General Counsel Trustee

Overview

Join to apply for the General Counsel Trustee role at Colorado Youth Bands.

Colorado Youth Bands (formerly named Colorado Honor Band Association) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit children\'s music education charity in the Denver area. Since 1953, it has provided band opportunities to students aged 9-18, spanning a wide range of educational opportunities, locations, and socio-economic levels.

Purpose : The General Counsel (the “GC”) of the Colorado Youth Bands (the “Organization”) Board of Directors (the “Board”) shall oversee the Organization\'s legal position and risk profile, ensure legal compliance, review organizational contracts, and assist with external legal issues as they arise. The GC should be a practicing attorney to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the legal status of the organization
• Analyze risks to the organization and provide recommendations
• Review organization-level contracts, including employment agreements
• Assist with maintaining proper insurance policies
• Coordinate with pro bono law firms
• Serve as a point of contact for legal correspondence / inquiries
• Ensure compliance with charitable solicitation laws
• Attend Board meetings to provide legal guidance
• Must be a practicing attorney

Reports To

Board of Directors

Works Closely With

Other board Trustees, the Organization\'s Program Director, and financial support staff.

Time Commitment

About 5 hours per month and as needed. All members of the Board of Directors, including the GC, are volunteers and do not receive a salary.

Board Overview

Colorado Youth Bands is governed by a Board of Directors that relies on fundraising, guidance, and volunteer support. Trustees are elected for 2-year terms with no term limit and serve as volunteers.

Board Member Commitments & Expectations

Executive Commitments

Desired Skills and Experience

Ideal board members possess diverse life experience and abilities, with experience in the following areas :

Additional Notes

Trustees may have the opportunity to serve as Board Officers (President, Treasurer, Secretary, and General Counsel).

Thank you for your interest in joining our Board and helping fulfill our Mission. The children and families we serve rely on volunteers like you to ensure the health, stability, and continuity of our Organization.

Seniority level : Associate

Employment type / Job function / Industries : Legal; Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations

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