Screen Reader Mode Icon Check SCREEN READER MODE to make this survey compatible with screen readers. Board of Directors Application Form About UsEstablished in 1996, Land Stewardship Centre (LSC): Is dedicated to promoting and supporting sustainable land management and conservation practices. Offers resources, tools and expertise to individuals, communities and organizations to help steward and enhance Alberta’s ecosystems. Facilitates partnerships, promotes private land conservation and develops programs and initiatives that support individual and collaborative stewardship efforts. Empowers people to make meaningful actions for environmental health and sustainability. About the Board of DirectorsLSC's Board of Directors brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The board is responsible for the governance of and providing strategic direction to the organization. The board also oversees the Executive Director, who is responsible for day-to-day management of programs, staff and contractors.Overall, directors contribute their knowledge, expertise and skills to ensure year-to-year excellence of and long-term sustainability for the organization. The board meets a minimum of four times per year and directors are required to attend in-person and virtually, participating actively in board business.Seeking New Board MembersWe are currently seeking committed individuals to serve a three-year term on the board. This is a volunteer (non-paid) position. Interested individuals, who have the appropriate knowledge and expertise to represent one of the following key areas, are invited to complete the application form and submit it to the board for consideration: Community member Non-government organization Indigenous community Industry / Business (i.e., forestry, agriculture, finance) Academia/Research institution If you would like to contribute to this dynamic organization, please complete and submit the following application. Thank you for your interest in Land Stewardship Centre. OK Question Title * 1. Contact Information Full Name Company Address City/Town Province Postal Code Email Address Phone Number OK Question Title * 2. Briefly describe your board experience and volunteer work. OK Question Title * 3. Why are you seeking a position on the LSC board? OK Question Title * 4. Briefly outline the contributions you hope to make to the board. OK Question Title * 5. What areas of LSC’s work are of particular interest to you? OK Question Title * 6. Using the following ratings, indicate your level of experience/expertise for each of the skills/experience categories below: 4: I am a subject matter expert in this area (i.e. paid for my skills, knowledge and experience) 3: I have significant skills and/or experience in this area 2: I have moderate skills and/or experience 1: I have limited or no skills and/or experience in this area Board Governance Board Governance 4: I am a subject matter expert in this area (i.e. paid for my skills, knowledge and experience) Board Governance 3: I have significant skills and/or experience in this area Board Governance 2: I have moderate skills and/or experience Board Governance 1: I have limited or no skills and/or experience in this area Financial Management Financial Management 4: I am a subject matter expert in this area (i.e. paid for my skills, knowledge and experience) Financial Management 3: I have significant skills and/or experience in this area Financial Management 2: I have moderate skills and/or experience Financial Management 1: I have limited or no skills and/or experience in this area Human Resources Human Resources 4: I am a subject matter expert in this area (i.e. paid for my skills, knowledge and experience) Human Resources 3: I have significant skills and/or experience in this area Human Resources 2: I have moderate skills and/or experience Human Resources 1: I have limited or no skills and/or experience in this area Natural Resources Management Natural Resources Management 4: I am a subject matter expert in this area (i.e. paid for my skills, knowledge and experience) Natural Resources Management 3: I have significant skills and/or experience in this area Natural Resources Management 2: I have moderate skills and/or experience Natural Resources Management 1: I have limited or no skills and/or experience in this area Communications/Public Relations Communications/Public Relations 4: I am a subject matter expert in this area (i.e. paid for my skills, knowledge and experience) Communications/Public Relations 3: I have significant skills and/or experience in this area Communications/Public Relations 2: I have moderate skills and/or experience Communications/Public Relations 1: I have limited or no skills and/or experience in this area Legal Legal 4: I am a subject matter expert in this area (i.e. paid for my skills, knowledge and experience) Legal 3: I have significant skills and/or experience in this area Legal 2: I have moderate skills and/or experience Legal 1: I have limited or no skills and/or experience in this area Citizen Science Citizen Science 4: I am a subject matter expert in this area (i.e. paid for my skills, knowledge and experience) Citizen Science 3: I have significant skills and/or experience in this area Citizen Science 2: I have moderate skills and/or experience Citizen Science 1: I have limited or no skills and/or experience in this area Indigenous History and Culture Indigenous History and Culture 4: I am a subject matter expert in this area (i.e. paid for my skills, knowledge and experience) Indigenous History and Culture 3: I have significant skills and/or experience in this area Indigenous History and Culture 2: I have moderate skills and/or experience Indigenous History and Culture 1: I have limited or no skills and/or experience in this area Fundraising Fundraising 4: I am a subject matter expert in this area (i.e. paid for my skills, knowledge and experience) Fundraising 3: I have significant skills and/or experience in this area Fundraising 2: I have moderate skills and/or experience Fundraising 1: I have limited or no skills and/or experience in this area Tourism Tourism 4: I am a subject matter expert in this area (i.e. paid for my skills, knowledge and experience) Tourism 3: I have significant skills and/or experience in this area Tourism 2: I have moderate skills and/or experience Tourism 1: I have limited or no skills and/or experience in this area OK Question Title * 7. In addition to demonstrating a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience, the board as a whole should also encompass desirable diversity in aspects such as gender, age, culture and different perspectives. Please share how you feel you would contribute to the diversity of the LSC board: OK If you have any questions, please contact us:Land Stewardship Centre17503 – 45 AvenueEdmonton, AlbertaT6M 2N3780-483-1885 ext. 224info@landstewardship.orglandstewardship.org OK Send me a copy of my responses via email SUBMIT
