JCRC Board Binder FY21

Board Member Job Description
Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
POSITION SUMMARY
Board members of the Jewish Community Relations Committee (JCRC) are responsible for
providing strategic direction for the JCRC and ensuring that the work is consistent with its
mission and core goals and principles​. This position works in partnership with the JCRC
Director, JCRC Board Chair, and Federation JCRC Staff. Together, this group will work to ensure
the JCRC is actively working to fulfill its mission and address new and ongoing challenges and
issues of concern.
COMMITMENT
Board members are expected to be committed to and passionate about the mission, values,
and work of the JCRC, particularly the work of the standing committee on which they serve. A
board member is analytical, open-minded, goal-oriented and understands the value JCRC and
Federation bring to the community and will bring their relationships, connections, professional
background, education, and skills to the role.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Attend JCRC Board meetings
● Serve on the JCRC Council
● Set the agenda for debate and discussion at Council meetings
● Address issues that arise between Council meetings
● Advise staff on sensitive community relations issues
● Provide input to staff for planning and evaluation purposes
● Serve on a Standing Committee or task force
● Become and stay informed on relevant issues of concern to the Standing Committee
● Promote the mission and work of JCRC and the Standing Committee to the broader
Federation and Jewish community
● Be knowledgeable about issues and people in the community-at-large so that they can
shape, vote on, and communicate thoughtfully about policy issues
● Work for the wellbeing and success of the JCRC
● Engage personal and organizational (where applicable) networks in support of the JCRC
and be an active “ambassador” for the JCRC in the Jewish and broader community
● Maintain confidentiality when required
● Treat fellow members and staff with respect and consideration
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