Join the HOEC Board - Nominations Open!
HOEC seeks positive, enthusiastic individuals that are interested in horticultural education, growing fruit, & increasing access to stronger, healthier, more independent food systems.
HOEC is a 501(c)3 non-profit centered around the stewardship of an established educational community orchard, located in Clackamas County, Oregon on the campus of Clackamas Community College.
HOEC offers hands-on opportunities for horticultural education, volunteerism, & intergenerational community connection. We believe that all people, regardless of financial barriers, should have the power to build stronger, healthier, more independent food systems. In the upcoming year, we plan to prioritize seeking additional funding, to expand our new Fee Waiver programming, which provides free access to education and a free portion of the harvest to individuals and areas with a high need.
The HOEC Mission is: To celebrate and explore horticultural education, provide equitable community access to healthy food, & support systems that promote intergenerational community connection
About HOEC Board and Application Process:
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The role of the HOEC Board is to ensure the organization works towards and adheres to its stated purpose and mission, to make decisions in the best interest of HOEC, and to ensure that applicable laws and regulations are being followed. This means that board members attend board meetings, brainstorm and share ideas with each other, support and work with the Executive Director, and vote on important issues. Titled board members also perform tasks related to their specific title, such as note taking, record keeping, running reports, subcommittee oversight, leading meetings, etc.
It is important to know that the HOEC board is a working & fundraising board. Being a part of a working board means that board members do fulfill basic governing duties, but also have some additional responsibilities related to the essential functioning of the organization, like helping to create new policies, fundraising, and serving on committees.
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Previous board or committee experience is favored, but not required. Formal education or specific degrees are not required. The organization is entering its fourth year, and we are all still learning. We appreciate and consider related or transferable skills that are applicable to the desired board position or committee to be relevant and valuable. We are specifically seeking (but are not limited to) Board Members with experience in the following areas:
Experience working in groups, participating in problem solving, and decision making
Leadership & Development
Knowledge of Bookkeeping & Accounting (specifically for the treasurer)
Fundraising & Grant Writing & Outreach
Secretarial & Project Management
Policy Writing & Development
Knowledge of and support for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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2027 Open Positions:
Co-President (2 Year Term)
Vice President (2 Year Term)
Secretary (2 Year Term)
General Director (2 Year Term)
Are you interested in joining the HOEC team?
We’d love to hear from you!
Application Form: Please click the button below and fill out our Application. Filling out this form does not mean you have made any commitments, it's just step one of our nomination process, and our nomination team will be in touch to answer questions and connect with you further.
Deadline:
Be sure to submit your Interest Form Application by September 26th for consideration.
If you have further questions please contact:
Tonia Lordy, the HOEC Executive Director: director@homeorchardeducationcenter.org
