Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve - Board of Directors Application

The Friends of Boyd Hill are seeking individuals interested in serving on our Board of Directors. Applications will be accepted through May 31st.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Qualified candidates must:

Be 18 years of age or older
Have an active FOBH membership or become one once elected
Have a demonstrated love and respect for Florida and our native wildlife
Resides in the Tampa Bay area

Looking for candidates with the following skills:

Treasurer
Our long time Treasurer is looking to retire and we are looking for an individual to take on the role of providing financial oversight to the critical funding for our mission.

Sciences or Land Management

Are you knowledgeable in Florida's native species and unique habitats? We are looking for an individual who can help our Creative and Outreach Director in educational, exhibit, and content development on our social media platforms.

Community Outreach
Do you love engaging with the community and educating the public on the importance of wild space? We’re looking for someone who can help us increase our reach out across Tampa Bay!

Other desirable skills:

Event Planning
Fundraising
Data/asset management
Writing and proofreading
Grant writing
Connections to South St. Pete public schools

THE COMMITMENT

FOBH Directors are elected to serve a two-year term and are expected to attend at least 9 of the 12 meetings held each year.

Board meetings are held at Hammock Hall (3010 31st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712) on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00PM.

FOBH Directors are also expected to actively participate and represent the Friends at community events, including RaptorFest, our signature fundraiser.

WHO WE ARE

Do-gooders who love Boyd Hill Nature Preserve and Florida’s wild places. We are serious about service, but with a laid-back style.

Our goal is to provide financial and volunteer support to protect and promote the Preserve. Examples of our work include hosting member appreciation events, providing camp scholarships, funding environmental education exhibits, underwriting the Natural History Speaker Series, and supplementing the Bird of Prey program. Although we work closely with the City of St. Petersburg, we do not own or manage the Preserve and its programs.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

Email a resumé and statement of interest to ashlee@friendsofboydhill.org. Please include your name, phone number, email address, and a brief biography. The statement of interest should tell us what you know about what we do and how you think that your unique attributes can further the mission of the Friends. Examples of a time when you demonstrated personal initiative and follow-through are appreciated.

Applicants will participate in a casual interview with a current Board Member and are encouraged to attend a Board meeting on May 15 or June 19. Those recommended by the Nominating Committee will be considered by the general membership during the August election and elected members are expected to attend at the Annual Planning Meeting in September/early October 2025.