Call for Nominations
ARCUS Board of Directors
Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.
Nomination submission deadline: Monday, 4 November 2024, 5:00 p.m. AKT
To submit nominations or for questions contact:
Brit Myers
Email: brit [at] arcus.org.
The Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS) announces a call for nominations for our Board of Directors election. There are two seats up for election in a vote of the ARCUS Membership Council that will take place in December. Terms will be three years and begin in January 2025.
ARCUS seeks nominations of candidates with enthusiasm and time (minimum 40 hours/year) to dedicate to ARCUS, who are willing and able to help ARCUS fulfill its vision and mission and achieve its strategic goals.
Nominees are welcome from any career level and type of organization. ARCUS strives to embody our value of “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging” in our Board.
The essential responsibilities of the Board are to:
- Develop, and advocate for, ARCUS’ values, mission, goals, and activities
- Hold fiduciary and legal responsibility for the corporation
- Promote the interests of its member institutions and the larger Arctic research community
View the full job description for the ARCUS Board
View the ARCUS bylaws
Expectations and commitment:
- Participate in virtual Board meetings (approximately six times/year);
- Stay informed about the organization’s mission, policies, and programs;
- Serve on committees or volunteer for Board tasks; and
- Make an annual donation at a personally-meaningful level.
Nominations should include the person's name, affiliation, contact information, a short (no more than two pages) curriculum vitae or resume, and a brief statement on why the person would be an asset to the ARCUS Board of Directors. We request that prior to submitting a nomination, you first obtain the consent of the nominee. Self-nominations are welcome. The ARCUS Board will select a slate of nominees from the nominations; that slate of nominees will be sent to the ARCUS Membership Council for voting in December.
Nominations or questions should be sent to: Brit Myers, ARCUS Engagement Director, at brit [at] arcus.org.
Nomination submission deadline: Monday, 4 November 2024, 5:00 p.m. AKT