Do you believe that literacy is a critical tool for empowering youth? If so, this is the opportunity for you! You can be part of a rapidly growing organization that partners with Honduran schools to open children’s libraries throughout the country. We’re calling on anyone and everyone with a passion for reading, libraries, and working with children.

Organization Description
Chispa Project is 501(c)(3), a not-for-profit organization based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Our mission is to spark a culture of reading through student access to books in Honduras. To date, we’ve donated over 70,000 books to 90+ different schools across the country. Chispa Project works with Honduran educational institutions to spark a passion for learning that will grow and be nurtured within the local communities, with a vision to enhance the quality of life in Honduras.

Role Description
This is a remote Board Member role at Chispa Project. The Board Member will be responsible for contributing his or her unique skills to oversee the organization's operations, provide strategic direction, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards. The Board Member will also be expected to attend board meetings, participate in discussions, and contribute to decision-making processes. 

Qualifications
Chispa Project is seeking board nominees with previous Board Member experience, and skills in at least one of the following areas:

• Finance / Accounting
• Fundraising / Grant-writing
• Marketing / Communications
• Nonprofit Management
• Fluency in Spanish and/or experience in Honduras

Responsibilities

• Share your unique skills, experiences, and network to advance Chispa Project’s mission
• Understand the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and by-laws.
• Prepare for and attend bi-monthly board meetings, committee meetings, or special events.
• Serve on at least one committee or task force.
• Actively participate in fundraising activities.
• Serve as active advocate and ambassador for the organization to raise visibility, fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission.

This is a wonderful way to foster pathways providing greater access to books for children in Honduras and become part of an international community that cultivates a passion for reading and education. 

There's more information at www.chispaproject.org/board

Interested? Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

The typical onboarding process takes  2- 6 months.