2019 Board of Directors Call for Nominations

Deadline extended to April 1, 2019

Show your commitment to MATSOL and help shape our future! MATSOL seeks competent, energetic, committed members to take a leadership role, work on behalf of the organization, and represent MATSOL members and stakeholders. 

Benefits

By serving on the Board of Directors, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Provide leadership for achieving MATSOL's mission to promote equity and excellence for English Learners;
  • Help shape development of member activities, professional learning opportunities, and conferences;
  • Participate in advocacy at the local, state, and national level;
  • Encourage engaged and active MATSOL membership;
  • Build on our affiliate partnership with TESOL;
  • Ensure that MATSOL continues to operate as a healthy and vibrant non-profit organization.

Responsibilities

The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing MATSOL’s operations:

  • Strategic planning and development;
  • Membership activities, programs, and the annual conference;
  • Advocacy initiatives and responses;
  • Membership development;
  • TESOL affiliate responsibilities;
  • Financial and legal obligations as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Qualifications

  • Support for MATSOL’s mission, values, and vision. See https://www.matsol.org/mission
  • Willingness to take an active leadership role in MATSOL and make a commitment for your board term.
  • MATSOL membership in good standing for at least one year prior to nomination, with previous participation or leadership in MATSOL activities and initiatives (conference, member meetings, advocacy, publications, etc.).
  • Previous experience on a non-profit board is helpful but not required.

Board Member Commitment

MATSOL’s Board members are expected to:

  • Serve a three-year term from June 2019 to May 2022.
  • Take an active role in the organization
  • Attend all Board of Directors meetings (approximately 9 per year, in person or virtual), the Board annual retreat, the MATSOL conference, and occasional special meetings, at locations in the Greater Boston area.
  • Serve on at least one standing committee (Finance, Governance, Program, or External Relations Committees), and attend meetings and complete tasks related to the work of the committee.
  • Complete organizational tasks and committee work outside Board meetings.

Nomination Process

Candidates for the Board of Directors may self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague.  Nominations deadline extended to April 1, 2019. 

The nominee (whether self-nominated or nominated by someone else) should complete the 2019 Board Nomination Form (.docx) and email it with a resume or CV to [email protected] with the subject line “Board Nomination”.

If the candidate is nominated by a colleague, the nominator should write a Letter of Support stating why you are recommending the candidate for the MATSOL Board of Directors. Email the letter to apply [at] matsol.org with the subject line “Board Nomination.”

All materials will be forwarded to the MATSOL Nominations Committee for review. The Committee will contact the candidates for a brief interview, to explain more about being a Board member, and to answer any questions about the position. 

The candidate election will take place at the MATSOL Annual Meeting at the conference in May 2019.  

Please review the following information before submitting your nomination:

MATSOL’s history and governance:
Responsibilities of a nonprofit board member: