Volunteer Board Director
Job Description:
North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA)
Shared: October 6, 2026
Why join
Love the North Shore trails? Have ideas, energy, and a little room in your calendar to give back? Help shape the future of the trail association and the community that makes it special. Bring your skills, your perspective, and your passion—we’ll put them to work beyond the trailhead.
Accountability
The Board of Directors is collectively accountable to the NSMBA’s membership, funders, land managers, and other stakeholders for:
- The Association’s performance against its mission and strategic objectives
- The effective stewardship of the organization’s financial resources and staff
Time commitment
6–10 hours/month (board meetings, preparation, committee work, and occasional events). Workload may rise slightly during budgeting season, AGM prep, or major initiatives.
Term of office
Two-year term
Role overview
Directors act in the best long-term interests of the Association and its membership, bringing informed judgment, curiosity, and an inclusive perspective to decision-making. The Board provides strategic direction and guidance for the Executive Director so the organization can execute on its priorities.
Core responsibilities
All Directors (including Officers) are expected to:
- Prepare for and participate in board meetings; contribute thoughtfully and respectfully.
- Listen and collaborate; advocate your viewpoint, seek common ground, and support decisions once made.
- Review and refresh mission & strategy; participate in strategic planning and annual priority setting.
- Oversee organizational performance; monitor impact, reputation, and progress toward objectives.
- Uphold governance standards; follow bylaws, code of conduct, conflict-of-interest, and relevant policies.
- Provide financial stewardship; approve the annual budget; monitor financial health and key risks.
- Hire and support the ED; conduct annual ED performance evaluation.
- Strengthen the Board itself; participate in annual self-evaluation, succession planning, and recruitment.
- Serve on at least one committee (e.g., Trails & Advocacy; Finance; Fundraising; Events & Volunteers; Trails for All/ EDI & Community).
- Attend and participate in the AGM and other events throughout the year.
- Be an ambassador; share NSMBA’s work within your networks and open doors for partnerships.
- Stay informed on community issues affecting trail access, safety, and sustainability.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of the North Shore mountain bike community and its priorities & challenges.
- Commitment to representing the North Shore mountain biking community, the Association, and our members through our mission, strategic direction, and core values.
- Leadership and strategic decision making experience and/or previous board experience
- Integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset.
- Meets one or more of the priority skills listed below.
- Not disqualified from acting as a director under the Societies Act (British Columbia).
Directors must be NSMBA members in good standing.
Skills we’re seeking for 2027 (any mix is valuable)
Five director seats are open for election this year, and some important skills will leave the board with the directors whose terms are ending. Based on our 2026 Board Skills Matrix, these are the gaps we most need to fill. You don’t need all of them—one or more is a great fit.
Priority skills
- Marketing & Communications — branding, content creation, and community engagement
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) — inclusive practices and outreach to underrepresented communities
- Technology & Data Systems — IT systems, website, CRM, or data analytics
- Local Government & Public Policy — working with municipalities, policy development, and land-use issues
- PR & Media — media relations, crisis communications, and public relations
- Human Resources & People Leadership — HR, people management, and hiring
Also valuable
- Fundraising & Sponsorship — fundraising, grant writing, or partnership development
- Legal & Risk Management — legal background or experience managing organizational risk
Women on the board
All of our current women directors are completing their terms this year. We want the 2027 board to better reflect the riders we represent, and we strongly encourage women to apply.
What you’ll get
- A meaningful way to give back to the trails and community you love.
- Collaborative peers, governance experience, and leadership development.
- A front-row seat to shaping sustainable trail access on the North Shore.
How to apply
Complete the 2027 Application Form
Application deadline: October 23, 2026
What happens next
- Candidate screening & interviews: October 24 – November 8, 2026
- Candidates announced to membership: November 13, 2026
- Election at the AGM: November 26, 2026 at Delbrook Community Centre
Directors standing for re-election apply and are assessed through the same process as every other candidate. Every eligible applicant will be profiled in the AGM materials and on the NSMBA website. Each profile will include the candidate’s bio and relevant experience, the board’s assessment of how their skills align with the Board Skills Matrix, and the board’s recommendations. By applying, you agree to have this information published. Your full application, CV and interview notes will not be published. Members make the final decision by voting at the AGM.