Board Secretary - The Chronic Pain Project Volunteer Position, Remote

About The Chronic Pain Project: The Chronic Pain Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving voice to those living with chronic pain through visual art, making "the invisible visible" and fostering community for artists navigating pain conditions.

Position Overview: We seek a detail-oriented Board Secretary to support our growing organization's governance and operations. This remote volunteer role requires 5-7 hours monthly including attendance at monthly board meetings (currently held virtually).

Key Responsibilities:

• Take accurate minutes during monthly board meetings

• Distribute meeting agendas and materials in advance

• Maintain board records and organizational documents

• Track action items and follow up on board decisions

• Support board communications between meetings

• Assist with basic administrative tasks as needed

• Help ensure compliance with nonprofit governance requirements

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Attention to detail and ability to capture meeting discussions accurately

• Reliable internet connection for virtual meetings

• Experience with Google Workspace or similar collaboration tools preferred

• Personal connection to chronic pain community (as someone living with chronic pain, caregiver, healthcare worker, or ally) preferred but not required

• Previous nonprofit or board experience helpful but not required

We especially encourage applications from:

• People with lived experience of chronic pain or disability

• BIPOC candidates

• LGBTQ+ individuals

• People from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds

Time Commitment: 5-7 hours monthly, including 90-minute monthly board meeting

Location: Remote (US-based candidates welcome)