Serve on the Austin Clubhouse Board of Directors

Board Of Directors Job Description 

January 2026 

Our Mission 

Austin Clubhouse exists to provide acceptance and empowerment so adults living with mental health diagnoses can pursue personal goals and play a meaningful role as co-workers, colleagues, family members, neighbors and friends. 

Who We Are 

The Board of Directors of Austin Clubhouse lend their passion, skills, and expertise to help guide the mission of Austin Clubhouse through overall strategic direction, policy guidance, and fiduciary and organizational oversight. 

We are a dynamic, diverse, actively involved Board of Directors. Each member brings a voice to how Austin Clubhouse can be true to the members and the community. 

Board Roles and Responsibilities 

● Establish and maintain the organization’s mission and vision. 

● Fulfill the fiduciary, legal and ethical obligations of a Board of Directors of a 501(c)3 organization to ensure its ongoing viability. 

● Exercise fiduciary oversight of the organization’s operations. 

● Select and assess the performance of the Executive Director. 

● In partnership with the Executive Director, approve the annual budget, with resource allocations reflecting organizational priorities. 

● Ensure the organization has adequate funds to support its mission, including supporting fundraising activities through individual contributions and leveraging personal networks (see below). 

● Regularly assess its performance in meeting Board goals and objectives.

Qualifications for Board Membership 

● Passion and enthusiasm for the mission of the organization. 

● Prior nonprofit board experience is preferred but not required. 

● Ability to exercise independent judgement in considering all matters before the Board and its Committees. 

● Adherence to the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and Board Confidentiality Policy (sign Annual Disclosure). 

● Directorships are open to anyone over eighteen years of age without considering race, creed, sex, sexual preference, or national origin. 

Time Commitment 

● The Board meets bi-monthly for one hour on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 8:30–9:30 a.m. 

● Attend at least 75% of Board meetings annually (typically at least 5 of 6 meetings).

● Board members are expected to attend one annual in-person Board retreat.

● Complete a board governance training workshop during the onboarding process.

● Attend an in-person orientation at Austin Clubhouse (approximately 2 hours) after joining the Board. 

● Prepare in advance for and actively participate in all Board and Committee meetings.

Board Member Election, Terms, and Term Limits 

● Candidates for election to the Board of Directors are nominated through the Nominating Committee, which includes Board leadership and the Executive Director, and are elected by the full Board. 

● Board members serve two-year terms, with the option to serve up to three consecutive terms (six years total), followed by a required one-year break before reappointment, in accordance with the bylaws. 

● Any Director may be removed without cause, at any time, by a majority of the entire Approval Needed 

Board of Directors, at a Regular or Special Meeting called for that purpose. Any Director under consideration of removal must first be notified by written notice at least five days prior to the meeting at which the vote takes place. 

Applying to join the Austin Clubhouse Board of Directors 

To apply for Board membership, complete the Board Application below. For questions or to learn more about Board membership, email info@austinclubhouse.org. 

January 2026: We are currently seeking these specific skills: 

• Legal 

• Fiduciary oversight and financial management 

• Fundraising 

• Nonprofit board leadership 

• Governmental relations