Vacancy for Treasurer - European Christian Political Youth Board
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ECPYouth is looking for a new Treasurer to start in July 2024!
Who we are
The European Christian Political Youth (ECPYouth) is an association of youth political organizations and individuals from all over Europe. We are the independent youth organization of the European Christian Political Movement (ECPM). We aim to reflect and work on Christian democratic politics in Europe from an explicit Christian social view. We focus on the human being in his/her relationship to God, other people, and creation. We see this relational thinking as the heart of Christian democracy. We are convinced that young people should play a key role in politics, seeking what is best for our societies. As ECPYouth, we connect, equip, and inspire young people to work towards this vision.
What Board members do
Board members are responsible for the daily affairs of the organisation and for the tasks given by the General Assembly. Their main tasks consist of organizing several (annual) events in countries all over Europe, connecting with other political and Christian networks, and spreading the Christian social view in European policymaking. As treasurer of ECPYouth, you are at the backbone of ECPYouth. You are responsible for maintaining the budget of ECPYouth and keeping contact with our accountant and several financial partners. You are also proactively searching for the funding opportunities. You must be well organized, good with finances, comfortable with numbers, and have a strict overview of all the expenses. Moreover, you have a strategic vision on how to allocate the budget in the most beneficial way. As treasurer, you’re not only dealing with money, but you work closely with all board members in achieving the annual goals and organizing wonderful events. Therefore, we appreciate the candidates with a political vision.
What you will get in return
During your time as a Board Member, you will be part of a fantastic group of people within a much larger network of Christian politicians. ECPYouth grants you a lot of opportunities to meet interesting people, expand your own network, and substantial grow in your leadership skills.
Note: While position of a Board Member is unpaid, all the board related expenses are covered by ECPYouth.
Who you are
We are searching for candidates with the following profile:
- You are a faithful Christian and in strong support of Christian Democratic political values declared in Odesa Declaration;
- You understand the concept of ECPYouth network and its interaction with the current political situation;
- You have attended ECPYouth events/ have been engaged with ECPYouth in some capacity/ have experience in a similar role;
- You have experience with accounting and finance;
- You strictly follow the deadlines and are attentive to details;
- You are a team player with strong social and organizational skills;
- Experience with politics and press is a plus;
- You intend to commit to Board Membership for the elected term of two years.
Minimum Workload
Minimum four hours of individual work a week and ongoing communication with the Board. Scheduled online Board meetings twice a month, four face-to-face meetings a year and other conferences or events organised by ECPYouth and its Members.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for Board membership, you must be aged 18 - 35 (at the date of the General Assembly), and meet the requirements as set out in the function description. Throughout the selection procedure, your experience and skills will be taken into account. Also, the Selection Committee can take into account the composition of the Board (male/female, nationality, faith, Member Organisation etc.).
Application process
As applicant you are requested to send your application to Marguerite-Marie du Pontavice at secretary@ecpyouth.eu. Applications should be accompanied by a résumé (Curriculum Vitae) and a cover letter in which you describe your plans, ideas and contribution for ECPYouth for the coming years. If you are a Member of the ECPYouth Member Organisation, we also would like to receive a letter expressing support from your organization for your candidacy. If you are not representing a Member Organisation, we would like to receive a supporting letter from another relevant reference. The deadline for applications is June 15, 2024.
Procedure
Upon having received your application, you will get a confirmation of receipt and a scheduled timeslot for an interview with the Selection Committee. Interviews will take place at the end of June – beginning of July. The Selection Committee will decide whether to put you forward as a candidate Board Member to the General Assembly and you will be notified of the decision. The vote will take place at the General Assembly on July 22 in Romania, with your in-person presence required to be elected as a Board member.
If you have questions regarding the vacancy, feel free to contact us at secretary@ecpyouth.eu
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