The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States.

The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women (Mass. NOW) has about 5,000 members
and 9 local chapters throughout the state.

  

Mass. NOW seeks a Volunteer Treasurer!

About the Position:  The Treasurer will serve on the Mass. NOW Inc., and the Mass. NOW Foundation Boards, which are fun-loving, all-volunteer, multi-generational boards of committed, vibrant, passionate individuals.  Together with Boston NOW, the Boards support one paid staff person, who conducts the lobbying, advocacy, educational, and administrative work for the chapters.

Preferred Qualifications: The Treasurer will ideally have a background in finance, taxation, or accounting. CPA's, professional bookkeepers, or tax professionals preferred. Familiarity with Quickbooks or similar program required. Good organization and communication skills and a committment to feminist issues are a must.

Responsiblities: 

  • Pay bills, submit bills, and deposit checks 
  • Maintain databases and accurate books
  • Prepare reports for board meetings for Mass. NOW (monthly), State Council (quarterly), and Mass NOW Foundation (every two-three months)
  • Collaborate with Boards to create annual budget
  • Balance/reconcile checkbooks and accounts for the Inc and Foundation
  • Process memberships for Mass. NOW and maintain membership database
  • Supply petty cash to Mass. NOW Office, and collaborate with staff person to maintain entries for petty cash use
  • Maintain debit card records
  • Process credit card transactions
  • Manage payroll and health insurance for employee by coordinating with payroll service and health insurance provider
  • Coordinate with liability insurance provider
  • Respond to requests from President, office staff, officers, and chapters
  • Coordinate with tax preparer

Time Committment: 6-8 hours per month on average.  Attendance at monthly Mass. NOW Inc board meetings and bi-monthly Foundation board meetings is encoruaged but not required.

Interested? Email Mass. NOW Co-presidents Jill Ashton and Judy Neufeld at ashton_jill@hotmail.com and judyneufeld@gmail.com.

 

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