Board Of Directors Vacancy Announcement

The Board of Directors is looking to fill the position of Secretary.

The RFTW Secretary is a critical, sensitive position with a 3-year commitment that requires certain skills to maintain administrative tasks and documents and support the Mission of Run for the Wall. We live and work in a hugely electronic environment, so knowledge and familiarity with computers, file/folder structures, etc., is paramount.

The successful candidate will have a background in using Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel, as well as similar tools like Zoom. Knowledge and experience in setting up and maintaining structured electronic records accounts are especially important. The ability to work in an online, collaborative environment is essential, as is access to reliable internet services.

The bylaws describe the duties of the Secretary as follows: The Secretary shall: (a) record the minutes of the meetings of the members and of the BoD in one (1) or more methods provided for that purpose including electronic media; (b) ensure that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these By-Laws or as required by law; (c) serve as custodian of the corporate records and the seal of the corporation; (d) keep a register of the post office address of each member, which shall be furnished to the Secretary by such member; and (e) perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be designated to the Secretary by the President or the BoD.

Appointment to the BoD places demands on your free time. We meet at least once a month, often twice. There are occasional emergency online meetings with as little as 5 days’ notice. Occasional travel is required, and certain travel expenses are reimbursed. In July each year, the BoD convenes Face to Face meetings, where attendance is paramount. We also meet Face to Face each year in Ontario prior to the Run. You will be required to take and produce detailed minutes of each meeting, publishing them for review very soon after the meeting. There are online documents, such as a roster of motions by month and topic, that must be maintained. Additionally, the person filling this position is not only a Director but also a corporate officer with certain duties and obligations specific to the corporation.

The successful candidate will submit a resume outlining their skills relevant to those listed here, a brief description of their Run experience, and the names of three references we may contact. Veterans are also required to submit an SSAN-redacted copy of their DD-214 showing Character of Service (type of discharge). Once selected, the successful candidate will also be required to undergo a Character & Fitness Examination (CFE), essentially a background check at the Board’s expense.

Those wishing to apply should submit their package to Secretary@rftw.us no later than 5 August 2026. Questions can be directed to President@rftw.us.

If you want to serve Run for the Wall, this is an excellent opportunity to impact the future of our organization. We look forward to hearing from you!