Description: The Chair of Pride PEI acts as the spokesperson for the organization; the person occupying this position is responsible for the overall functioning of Pride PEI. 

Responsibilities: Chairs board meetings, sets and follows board meeting agendas, along side the Executive Director acts as the public face of the organization, has signing authority on legal and financial documents, is responsible for internal communications, responsible for governance management of the organization and fellow board members. 

Qualifications & Skills: Previous non-profit board experience or equivalent experience; experience in leadership and managing a team; experience with Google GSuite; experience in public relations and communications is considered an asset.  

Time Commitment: As Pride PEI’s board shifts responsibilities to a governing board model, the time commitment can vary depending on the time of year. However, the Chairs time commitment is more than other Directors year round. 

2hr Board Meeting / Month
October - March: 12 hours/month* 
April - September: 32 hours/month* 

*Estimated time commitment may vary depending on work style. 

Description: The Vice-Chair of Pride PEI supports the Chair in their roles and responsibilities where possible and acts in place of the Chair when required. Examples of reasons the Vice-Chair may have to resume duties of the Chair could be: if the Chair is sick and unable to attend a meeting or interview, if the Chair is on personal leave, or if the Chair has been removed from their role. 

Responsibilities: Taking the place/responsibilities of the Chair when required, becoming Chair for the remainder of the Chair’s term, if the Chair’s position becomes vacant, and other duties as required. 

Qualifications & Skills:  Previous non-profit board experience or equivalent experience; experience in leadership and managing a team; experience with Google GSuite; experience in public relations and communications is considered an asset.  

Time Commitment: As Pride PEI’s board shifts responsibilities to a governing board model, the time commitment can vary depending on the time of year. However, as the Vice-Chair may have to assume the role of Chair and therefore become responsible for day-to-day operations of the organization, it is recommended that the Vice-Chair be available for similar time commitments as the Chair. 

2hr Board Meeting / Month
October - March: 12 hours/month* 
April - September: 32 hours/month* 

*Estimated time commitment may vary depending on work style.

Description: The Treasurer along side the Executive Director can account for and report on the funds, budget and expenditures of the organization; often a signing authority on financial documents. 

Responsibilities: The Pride PEI Treasurer is often responsible for aiding the Executive Director during the preparation of an annual budget, maintaining up-to-date financial records, providing a monthly financial update, presenting the end of year financial audit at the AGM, being a signing authority and other duties as required. 

Qualifications & Skills: Non-profit board experience considered an asset; experience with Quickbooks Online Accounting and Payroll or equivalent program(s) an asset; experience with creating and managing budgets an asset; professional training/experience in financial records management is considered an asset. 

Time Commitment: As Pride PEI’s board shifts responsibilities to a governing board model, the time commitment can vary depending on the time of year. However, the Treasurer’s primary responsibility is to aid in the maintenance of up-to-date financial records of the organization and this should be prioritized over any festival support. 

2hr Board Meeting / Month
October - March: Up to 10 hours/month* 
April - September: Up to 30 hours/month* 

*Estimated time commitment may vary depending on work style and event participation.

Description: The Secretary role is primarily an administrative role tasked with keeping Pride PEI’s internal documents up-to-date and to the standard required of a non-profit.  

Responsibilities: The Pride PEI Secretary is responsible for recording minutes of all board meetings, drafting minutes in a timely fashion for review and approval by the board; and other duties as required. 

Qualifications & Skills: Experience in an administrative environment or non-profit organization an asset; experience with Google GSuite; organizational skills; previous experience in a secretarial position or administrative role is considered an asset. 

Time Commitment: As Pride PEI’s board shifts responsibilities to a governing board model, the time commitment is the most consistent throughout the year. As the Secretary is responsible for recording all meeting minutes, drafting them for approval can be time consuming depending on level of experience. 

2hr Board Meeting / Month
November - March: Up to 8 hours/month* 
April - October: Up to 12 hours/month* 

*Estimated time commitment may vary depending on work style and event participation.

Description: The directors of an incorporated, non-profit organization are legally responsible for the governance of the organization and overseeing the Executive Director. Within that mandate is the expectation that the board will develop, implement and monitor policies that will allow the organization to carry out its work. The board is elected by, and accountable to, its membership. While the board may appoint staff and/or committees to carry out specific work related to its policies, programs and services, the board is ultimately responsible for all organizational outcomes.

Responsibilities: The responsibilities for a Director-at-Large will vary depending on the qualifications, skills, and experience they bring to the board. Ultimately, a Director-at-Large is responsible for attending board meetings, fulfilling their assumed roles, and other duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills: Non-profit board experience and asset, but not required; commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; project coordination/management and/or event organizing is considered an asset.

Time Commitment: As Pride PEI’s board shifts responsibilities to a governing board model, the time commitment can vary depending on the time of year.

2hr Board Meeting / Month
October - March: Up to 8 hours/month*
April - September: Up to 12 hours/month*

*Estimated time commitment may vary depending on work-style and event participation.