Job Description

Board Member

Position Overview

The term will fill an existing vacant seat ending October 1, 2027. Board members will be considered eligible for re-appointment once the existing term is complete. Board Meetings are held monthly, or as needed. Committee Meetings will be held in coordination with full Board Meetings. Board Members are compensated for their efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO through development and implementation of Potawatomi Ventures strategic plan.
Define CEO's responsibilities and provide guidance and support to improve the overall performance of the CEO.
Review outcomes and metrics created by Potawatomi Ventures for evaluation of its impact, performance, and effectiveness.
Approve Potawatomi Ventures' annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions.
Being informed and meet all legal and fiduciary responsibilities.
Partner with the CEO and other Board Members to ensure that Board Resolutions are carried out.
Represent Potawatomi Ventures to stakeholders and act as an ambassador for the organization.
Formulate the rules of governance, establishing the methods for oversight and determining an outcome.
Maintain and abide by the high professional and personal values, standards and morals of Potawatomi Ventures and the Forest County Potawatomi Community.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or closely related field
Master's degree or MBA preferred
Native American preference

Skills and Experience

5 years+ experience in business management, or in government leadership preferred
Awareness about evolving trends specifically in finance and business is imperative

Work Arrangement