North Country R.I.D.E. is looking for Board Members with expertise and experience in the following areas:
- North Country R.I.D.E. Client or Volunteer Experience
- Accounting / Finance / Fundraising Experience
- Non-profit organizational leadership skills
- Community relationship / PR / event planning
- Client / Volunteer Services experience
- Health Care Professionals: OT, PT, behavioral health,chronic conditions
- Education Professionals
- Equine Studies Experience
- Farm / Herd / Land Management
- Construction / Facilities Management
Board Position Application Form
Board position terms are 2 to 3 years.
Board Officer positions are 1 year terms. Board Officer appointments take place during our February Annual Meeting. In February of 2010 the following Board Officer positions will need to be filled: Board Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.
The Board meets on the 4th Wednesday of the Month, 11 to 12 times a year. Board Committee meetings and Special Meetings are scheduled as needed throughout the year. The Board adheres to the fundamental concept in the Policy Governance Model where the Board provides strategic direction for the organization and the staff acts on, and executes the vision.
This is a chance for parents, riders, volunteers, and community members to take a leadership role in the future of North Country R.I.D.E.!
Mail completed application to:
North Country R.I.D.E.
PO Box 312
Esko, MN 55733-031
Interested in becoming a certified instructor?
We are looking for individuals that are interested in becoming a NARHA certified instructor for the 2010 season.
Instructors are paid by the hour with a flexible work schedule to fit your needs. Being a North Country R.I.D.E. instructor is the perfect part-time position for snow-birds returning to the area each summer, and for young adults interested in the instructor-in-training program. You must be 18 years old to be a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) certified instructor.
Click here for details about the NARHA instructor program.
Call us for more information! (218) 879-7608