Board Director
Guardians Grace, Inc.
Location: Norfolk, VA — Hybrid
Position Type: Part-Time, Volunteer
Position Summary
The Board Director provides governance, oversight, and strategic guidance for Guardians Grace, Inc. This is a part-time role, but active participation is essential to the organization’s development, accountability, and long-term success.
Board Directors do not manage daily operations. They help establish policy, approve major decisions, monitor finances and compliance, and ensure leadership remains aligned with the organization’s mission.
Responsibilities
- Attend and participate in Board meetings.
- Review and vote on policies, budgets, programs, and major decisions.
- Provide financial, legal, ethical, and strategic oversight.
- Support fundraising, partnerships, and community engagement.
- Serve on committees or assist with assigned areas of oversight.
- Maintain confidentiality and disclose conflicts of interest.
- Hold executive leadership accountable to Board-approved goals.
Qualifications
- Strong judgment, integrity, and commitment to community service.
- Ability to review information and make responsible decisions.
- Willingness to contribute time, professional knowledge, and constructive feedback.
- Support for the Christian mission and values of Guardians Grace.
- Leadership, nonprofit, business, public safety, healthcare, ministry, legal, financial, or community-service experience is preferred.
Commitment
Directors must attend scheduled meetings, review materials in advance, respond to important Board matters, and remain consistently engaged. Although part-time, this is an active leadership position and not an honorary title.
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- What makes you a good fir for this position?
- As a condition of employment, this role requires agreement with our statement of faith. Are you comfortable with that?
Experience:
- Military: 1 year (Preferred)
- Law enforcement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Mental health counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Ministers License (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norfolk, VA 23523
