BOARD SERVICE INCLUDES

• 2 year term:  January 2021-December 2022
• 2 months of mentoring with the previous director in that position
• Board Retreat (generally in December) for team building and goal setting
• Networking and relationship building with the interpreting field throughout the state
• Leadership Development- learning a variety of new skills

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

• MRID and RID member and remain in good standing throughout the duration of term
• Operations Director must also have at least five years of interpreting experience and hold RID national certification

Apply or Nominate a Candidate

Due September 12

Apply or Nominate HERE

VOTING

• Voting will take place online, NOT during the annual Business Meeting
• Ballots will be emailed to eligible voters and will be sent to the email address listed on their MRID profile
• Who are eligible voters?  Individuals who are members of both MRID and RID

OPEN POSITIONS

In the President's absence, the Operations Director shall assume all of the President's duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Record the minutes of all meetings of the MRID and Board of Directors.
• Keep the corporate records current
• Be an authorized signatory on all checks and drafts for the withdrawal of organizational funds

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Keep accurate financial records for the corporation; and supervise the preparation of financial reports as necessary for the Board and membership
• Deposit all monies in the name of the MRID in the banks and/or accounts designated by the board
• Has co-signature responsibility with the President on all checks and drafts for the withdrawal of organizational funds
• Complete and submit all forms required by the federal and state governments as a 501(c)(3)
• Upon request, provide the MRID President and the Board of Directors an account of the transactions and overall status of the financial conditions of the organization

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Serve as community contact and liaison between the MRID and community organizations
• Seek a committee of representation from each region of Minnesota (Southern, Central, Metro, Northern) for outreach efforts and to assist with Liaison responsibilities within the community