Call for expressions of interest to join the CAV Board of Directors
The Composting Association of Vermont seeks to cultivate a committed Board that is representative of the diverse landscape of compost issues and opportunities across Vermont. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who have a passion for composting, soil health and resilient communities along with skills in areas such as leadership, strategic thinking, fundraising, policy, communications, education and outreach.
About CAV
CAV is a 501(c)(3) organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and led by a part-time Executive Director. CAV works with a wide range of stakeholders to advance the production and use of high-quality compost through education, outreach, partnerships, and policy engagement. Current programs and activities include:
Coordinating and convening the annual Vermont Organics Recycling Summit (VORS)
Leading the Soil Builders: Education in Action program funded by the Lake Champlain Basin Program
Serving as a technical expert for UVM Extension’s Test and Protect project
Participating in the Farm to Plate Network, Food Cycle Community of Practice, Protect our Soils Coalition, Lawn to Lake Coalition and other relevant groups
Teaching in the Vermont Composting Short Course (formerly the Master Composter Program)
Providing education, technical assistance, and expert testimony on composting and organics management issues across Vermont
Responsibilities of CAV Board Members
CAV Board members are expected to be highly engaged in the strategic vision, planning, and implementation of CAV programs and activities. Some of the responsibilities include:
Supporting the work of CAV by representing the organization in a positive manner
Playing an active role in fundraising and seeking funds for CAV projects
Attending and participating in 3 to 4 Board Meetings per year (In-person/Zoom) and participating in shorter monthly update meetings with the Executive Director
Being prepared for meetings by reading and/or commenting on materials sent beforehand
Serving on and contributing to ad hoc committees, or serving in an Officer role
Supporting the work of the Director by providing timely feedback, technical advice, and strategy
Additionally, Board members are expected to nominally invest in CAV as follows:
Board members typically spend between 2-10 hours per month on board-related business outside of formal meetings.
Board members (as individuals, or as their organizational affiliation) are expected to be CAV members in good standing.
Board members are not compensated for their time or travel for board-related activity (many board members carpool to meetings).
Terms of Service
Board members are appointed to serve 3-year terms based on a calendar year and are eligible to serve additional terms. Many of our board members have served for over a decade. New Board members are typically appointed in December.
For more information & to submit your expression of interest, contact:
Contact CAV Director Natasha Duarte (Natasha@CompostingVermont.org | 802-373-6499) or
CAV Board President Dan Goossen (dgoossen@greenmountaincompost.com)