2024 Board Application

The Board of Directors of the Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston

The Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, led by a Board of Directors. These Directors hold the legal responsibility for the fulfillment of our mission, the financial health of the organization, the prudent management of our resources and the ongoing care of our community.

Community members can either apply themselves, or nominate another community member.

How to apply or submit a nomination

Please use the nomination form to apply or submit a nomination with the following information:

    • Why you are interested in, or think someone would be a good candidate for, joining the board
    • What you believe you, or someone else, have to offer the community
    • You may include resume or narrative summary of relevant professional background

Applications are due September 30th

 

Role and Responsibilities of Shambhala Boston Board of Directors

  • To serve for a 2 year term, with a possibility to renew.
  • Make or delegate decisions about hiring, compensation, and termination of Executive Director.
  • Be a part-time volunteer on a working board. Current board members offer between 6-10 hours each month. This time includes:
    • Participation in monthly 90 minute board meetings and quarterly half-day retreats;
    • Attending community meetings, center events, and other gatherings;
    • Communication (Email, phone and video Zoom calls) scheduling, responding to community issues and concerns;
    • Serving on at least one committee.

Personal and Professional Qualities of Board Members

  • A commitment to the Shambhala vision of a sane and kind human society, and the skillful means of meditation, bravery and gentleness
  • Demonstrated commitment to the Boston Shambhala Center
  • At least 2 years participation in center programs or activities
  • An established meditation practice and ability to approach problem-solving from a mind of practice
  • The desire to work collaboratively and make decisions by consensus
    • Ability and willingness to listen.
    • Open minded, without a fixed agenda.
    • Self-aware, committed to decreasing implicit bias in personal and organizational decision-making.
    • Ability to collaborate with others (team player).
  • Preferably a background in at least one of the following areas:
    • Leadership
    • Diversity/inclusion
    • Buddhist studies
    • Nonprofit organizations and regulations
    • Strategic planning
    • Crisis management
    • Community engagement
    • Financial management