Board Member(s) for RET Americas
Quick answer
RET International is seeking board members for RET Americas, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with a preference for US-based candidates, to serve a 3-year term with the opportunity for renewal.
- Role
- Board Member(s) for RET Americas
- Organization
- RET International
- Location
- Worldwide, with preference for US-based candidates
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- Unpaid (reasonable travel expenses can be claimed)
- Category
- Other
The role
Expression of Interest: Board Member(s) for RET Americas, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., seeking board members with strategic thinking, professional networks, and a commitment to humanitarian values.
What you'll do
- Fulfill the statutory duties of a nonprofit board director under U.S. law and IRS requirements
- Approve and monitor organizational strategy, annual plans, and major policies
- Appoint, support, and evaluate the CEO, and ensure appropriate succession planning
- Attend and actively contribute to quarterly board meetings and relevant committee sessions
- Fulfill the annual Give/Get obligation and serve as an ambassador for RET Americas
- Review financial statements, the annual audit, and key compliance documents
What it takes
- Strategic thinker with the ability to contribute to long-term organizational planning and evaluate competing priorities
- Inspirational communicator who can serve as a credible ambassador for RET Americas in professional and public settings
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Financially literate with the ability to review budgets, audited financials, and organizational performance data
- Curious and willing to probe, challenge constructively, and inquire deeply on behalf of the organization
- Committed to good governance, including legal and fiduciary obligations of a nonprofit director
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Reasonable travel expenses can be claimed
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Worldwide, with preference for US-based candidates.
What is the compensation?
Unpaid (reasonable travel expenses can be claimed).
What are the key qualifications required?
Strategic thinking, professional networks, and a commitment to humanitarian values, among others.
How do I apply?
Candidates should prepare a Curriculum Vitae (CV) or professional biography, a personal statement, and a LinkedIn profile URL, and send them to [email protected] by October 16, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on RET International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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