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Trustee
Hiring Organization:
Sumatran Orangutan Society
Date Posted:
2009-03-13
Position Description:
The Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS) is a non profit NGO dedicated to the conservation of Sumatran orangutans and their rainforest habitat. The organisation was founded over 10 years ago, and has international branches in the UK, Bali, Sweden, as well as networks in USA, Australia and New Zealand. Our field conservation programmes operate in Sumatra through our Indonesian partners, the Orangutan Information Centre. The UK office acts as the international headquarters of the organisation and is based in Oxford.
We are a small but expanding organisation, and we are looking for new trustees to contribute to and guide the strategic development of the charity. We are looking for people with expertise in the following areas: fundraising, grant writing, conservation, programme development, charity or business management, campaigning, marketing and public relations, financial management, law, human resources, and volunteer management.
SOS trustees will meet at least twice per year in Oxford, and are expected to be available for consultation and input on a range of issues between meetings. Details of trustee responsibilities can be found on the UK Charity Commission website:
www.charity-commission.gov.uk/publications/cc3.asp
If you are interested in becoming a trustee, have an interest in making a contribution to conservation in Indonesia and are able to contribute time to this role, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Helen Buckland, UK Director at the following address: The Sumatran Orangutan Society, The Old Music Hall, 106-108 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JE, UK, Tel. (01865) 403341, E-Mail: Helen@orangutans-sos.org to arrange an informal discussion. We would like to receive expressions of interest by 30th April 2009.
SOS is a registered charity in UK number 1085600.
Website: www.orangutans-sos.org
Qualifications/Experience:
We are looking for people with expertise in the following areas: fundraising, grant writing, conservation, programme development, charity or business management, campaigning, marketing and public relations, financial management, law, human resources, and volunteer management.
Salary/funding:
Trustees operate in a voluntary capacity, but SOS will cover all reasonable expenses incurred while exercising your responsibilities.
Term of Appointment:
Permanent
Application Deadline:
30th April 2009
Contact
Information:
Helen Buckland
The Old Music Hall, 106-108 Cowley Road
Oxford OX4 1JE
United Kingdom
Telephone Number:
+44 (0)1865 403341
Website:
http://www.orangutans-sos.org
E-mail Address:
helen@orangutans-sos.org
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