Healthy Gulf
Join Our Board and Help Shape the Future of Healthy Gulf
If you’ve ever laid eyes on the Gulf of Mexico, whether it be from Texas or from the Florida shore, you likely have seen the beauty and the awe of this incredible body of water. We, at Healthy Gulf, are driven to protect this precious resource from the onslaught of threats from industry. We work to protect, and are members of, frontline communities across the Gulf. Are you ready to join us as environmental and climate justice leaders?
About Healthy Gulf
Our Vision
A healthy Gulf of Mexico returned to its former splendor that supports a thriving ecosystem that includes the gulf’s natural resources and just as importantly, the people, communities and cultures that depend on those resources.
Our Mission
Healthy Gulf’s purpose is to collaborate with and serve communities who love the Gulf of Mexico by providing research, communications and coalition-building tools needed to reverse the long-pattern of over-exploitation of the Gulf’s natural resources.
Our Work
Healthy Gulf works to build a unified voice for the health and sustainability of the Gulf of Mexico. Created in 1994, Healthy Gulf is committed to uniting and empowering citizens to protect and restore the natural resources of the Gulf Region.
Healthy Gulf leads this movement through current scientific research, organizing to demand responsible action from local, regional, and national decision-makers in the interest of the communities they impact, communication, and litigation. Healthy Gulf’s greatest strength comes from our ability to take on campaigns and issues where the scope is larger than one individual organization and where we can help groups across the region learn from the experience of others.
Joining our board
We are looking for new board members to play a leadership role in our incredible organization. As a board member, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to creating lasting change. Your contributions will be pivotal in steering our efforts, shaping our strategies, and enhancing our ability to empower change-makers at the forefront of environmental justice and policy in the Gulf South.
We are seeking three board members to fulfill the following positions:
- Environmental legal (corporate & environmental)
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- Expertise in environmental law and/or policy with experience working with frontline communities.
- Experience in building resilient communities and advancing environmental health and equity.
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- Environmental Philanthropy Networker
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- Knowledge of and connections within the environmental philanthropy space.
- Passionate about supporting the financial growth of nonprofits in the environmental sector.
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- Financial Leader & Treasurer
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- Strong financial acumen and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and organizational growth.
- Willingness to serve as Treasurer, overseeing funds, providing financial guidance, and advising on the organization’s financial condition.
- A commitment to environmental justice and enthusiasm for our mission.
Please Note: These are voluntary, non-compensatory roles.
Board Member Responsibilities
As a board member at Healthy Gulf, you will:
- Serve a two-year term, with the option to renew up to three consecutive terms.
- Attend quarterly meetings and complete any necessary advance preparation.
- Assist in annual evaluation of the Executive Director’s performance to ensure their alignment with Healthy Gulf’s mission and goals.
- Provide strategic connections and introductions to advance Healthy Gulf’s mission and expand our network.
- Contribute to setting Healthy Gulf’s strategic direction, guiding the organization’s growth and impact.
- Fulfill legal and fiduciary responsibilities, including ensuring the organization’s financial health, compliance with laws, and adherence to its mission and values.
- Support organizational governance and accountability in alignment with best practices.
- Act as an advocate for Healthy Gulf within your community and networks, amplifying our work and mission.
- For Treasurer: Oversee financial reporting and advise on financial best practices to support Healthy Gulf’s growth.
Estimated Time Commitment
- Quarterly Meetings: half-day meeting, with one hour prep time per meeting. We host two in-person and two virtual meetings each year.
- Introductions/Networking: Approximately one hour per month
- Monthly sub-committee participation (finance, development, legal, or ad hoc): Approximately one hour per month
- Executive Performance Review and Evaluation: two hours annually
Interested in Applying?
If you are ready to bring your expertise, network, and passion for the Gulf of Mexico to Healthy Gulf’s board, we would love to hear from you.
To express your interest in board service with Healthy Gulf, please send your resume and the board position(s) for which you’d like to be considered to Jasmine Fournier, Board Chair, at jasmine.fournier@gmail.com
To apply for this job email your details to jasmine.fournier@gmail.com