Castlegar Nordic Ski Club is Now Seeking Executive Board Members and Volunteers
We are seeking individuals with the skills and interest to help with various programs and projects run by our organization, From Program Supervision to Community Outreach to Grants and Fundraising. Join the club and make a big difference in the community!
Attend the AGM,Thurs. Nov. 13 to nominate and appoint yourself or others for a position.
The Castlegar Nordic Ski Club is a volunteer-run non-profit organization that focuses on providing affordable access to an exceptional recreational skiing experience in an amazing natural setting for individuals and families of all ability levels.
Members of the Executive attend approximately 6 meetings per year, as well as an annual general meeting (AGM), and have an equal vote in all Executive decisions. Officers and Directors contribute their ideas and time to club initiatives, projects, and an individualized ‘portfolio’ of responsibilities to continuously improve the club’s operations and infrastructure for the enjoyment of all our members and visitors.
The Club Executive members are unpaid volunteers, however a free annual family membership pass is provided by the Club as appreciation and recognition.
We are currently looking for new team members for the following roles:
Secretary
The Club Secretary records Executive and AGM meeting minutes and action items, manages the Club’s email and written correspondence, and maintains the Club’s records, forms, and various documents, ensuring secure document control. Other duties include responding to, or directing, inquiries from Club members and the public, sending all-member email notices, writing and submitting advertisements, organizing meetings, and booking facilities. Experience with office software and applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Gmail, Adobe, Dropbox, etc.) is an asset.
Skier Development Program Committee Leader and Members
The Skier Development Program (SDP) is a cornerstones of the ski club and community on the trails. The SDP Committee is a group of committed volunteers with an Executive member as it’s committee lead. It has the purpose of guiding the SDP’s development, resourcing, and direction from year to year. This group will help steer the program to operate sustainably and to meet the needs of our club and skier community. This is an essential position, which will help our coaches and coordinator to achieve their goals effectively and deliver the quality programs which we offer to skiers
Community Relations Coordinator
This Executive role can encompass a wide variety of skill sets or projects. The Community Relations Coordinator will undertake developing partnerships in our community with other businesses and organizations. This includes seeking promotional, sponsorship and fundraising opportunities within the community to support specific projects and operations of the club.
Volunteer Specialists
If you are unable to commit to a full Executive role but have a skill set or expertise applicable to a non-profit organization or cross-country ski club and would be willing to volunteer on a part time or “as needed” basis, we would be interested to hear from you. Examples of specialist roles that volunteers might assistance with include: marketing, promotion, fund raising, user surveys, data support and analysis, facilities and trail maintenance, certified tree fallers, project volunteers, and others.
Contact Us
If you would like to participate in decision-making and guiding the future direction of the Castlegar Nordic Ski Club through an Executive or volunteer role, or if you would like more information, please contact Al Skakun, Club President, through the club Contact page or by direct email at [email protected].