Board Recruitment

The board of the Blue Mountains Food Co-op, in consultation with management, is responsible for the delivery of the Co-op’s aims, to set its strategic direction, and to uphold its values.

Qualities We Look For in a Director:

• Alignment with the values of the Co-op
• Previous experience as a board member of a not-for-profit community organisation is desirable but not essential
• The ability to devote a minimum of eight hours a month to the role
• A willingness to share appropriate personal networks and champion the Co-op
• A passion for healthy, sustainable living
• Availability to attend monthly, weeknight board meetings

The Benefits of Being a Director:

• Working with a pro-active and committed board and staff with a strong focus on governance
• Satisfaction of contributing to the growth and development of a unique and respected organisation which is the largest, and one of the oldest, food co-ops in Australia
• An additional 20% discount on all Co-op goods in addition to the existing 10% membership discount
• Governance experience and training
• Comprehensive directors’ and officers’ management liability insurance

How to Apply

If you would like to apply to be a Board Director, please download and fill out our Directors Nomination Kit and send to secretary@bmfoodcoop.org.au

For more information contact secretary@bmfoodcoop.org.au