Jenkintown Library Board of Trustees seeks Treasurer

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Jenkintown | Education

September 22nd, 2021 | By Ben Bergman

The Jenkintown Library Board of Trustees recently sent out an e-mail asking for applicants for the Treasurer position on their Board.

Requirements include interest in helping libraries cultivate literacy, community, and social interaction.
 
The term is for three years or other period designated by the Jenkintown Library’s Board of Trustees. This is a volunteer position.
 
Typical duties of the Board and as Treasurer are listed as:

  • Oversee the management of the financial affairs of the Board and the Library, such as reviewing cash flow
  • Provide accurate transaction summaries of investments
  • Help improve investment return on cash held
  • Attending Board meetings on a regular basis
  • Public advocate for the organization
  • Active involvement in fundraising, public relations, and development initiatives
  • Donor gift appreciation outreach
  • Attend special events (as required)
  • Create strong ties with the Jenkintown community
  • Review and approve policy and procedure recommendations for the Board through Board action
  • Serve as a spokesperson for the Board and the Library

Expectations

  • Advocacy and Personal Involvement
  • Board Meeting Attendance – Monthly meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the months of September through June. Meetings are approximately 1,5 hours.
  • Committee Participation
  • Frequent interaction with officers to communicate the financial affairs
  • Review and coordinate financial reports with Bookkeeper, Library Director and Accountant to high standards and integrity
  • Develop relationships with other organizations and individuals on behalf of the Board and the Library.
  • Recruitment – Identify strong candidates for committee work, community advocacy, or philanthropy.
  • Annual Support – Encouraged to make a meaningful personal annual gift, and solicit friends, family, colleagues and neighbors on the library’s behalf.

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact either the President or Vice President at the following e-mail addresses – 

Beth McKeown (BethMcKeown3@gmail.com) President

Felisa Armento (Felisa.Armento@gmail.com) Vice President