Board Member

Auto repair at The Lift Garage provides a vehicle out of poverty. We're changing the world one car at a time. Come join us on the Board!

ABOUT THE LIFT AND OUR IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY

Since our inception in 2013, community members with less means have saved more than $4 million on car repairs. For the clients we see, saving on their car repair could mean the difference between keeping their job, getting safely to doctor appointments, or even from becoming homeless. We have grown every year for the past thirteen years and we are poised for more impact with every year that passes. In 2018 we moved to our current location (at Lake and Hiawatha) in the heart of East Lake Street where we offer 5 repair bays. At the heart of our mission are our people. At The Lift Garage, we work to recruit and retain people on our board who possess values that align with our unwavering commitment to treating each individual with dignity and respect and ensuring our clients receive equitable service: those that need the most support, receive the most support. To better serve our community, we strive to have a team that reflects their diversity in race, gender-identity and socioeconomic status. Successful board members are people with a passion to help us achieve the mission of The Lift Garage which reads: The Lift Garage offers people a vehicle out of poverty by: Providing free or low-cost quality car repair Connecting community partners to strengthen the support network Linking customers with other needed resources We specifically are interested in Board Member candidates who have experience in at least one of the following areas: Legal Expertise Garage Operations Fundraising and Development Non-profit service Provider or Consumer Experience with People in Crisis Black, Indigenous, People of Color, queer, gender non-conforming, younger adults, former customers, and people with low-incomes are strongly encouraged to apply. Board members receive no compensation, however, members can request reimbursement for transportation, child care and other expenses related to board service.

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF A BOARD MEMBER AT THE LIFT?

Board members of The Lift are active participants, working collaboratively with staff and other board members to accomplish the organization's mission. They commit to playing a meaningful role in the successful execution of our stated goals by Attending a monthly, two-hour Board meeting at The Lift Garage, currently held in person or via Zoom (if needed) on the fourth Monday of the month, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Contributing actively to at least one Board Committee, task force, or other Board assignment for an average of two (2) hours per month. Engaging in an annual daylong Board planning retreat. Attending The Lift Garage fundraising events. Making an annual financial contribution significant to you Acting as a fiduciary agent of The Lift Garage

WHAT IS THE PROCESS TO JOIN THE BOARD OF THE LIFT GARAGE?

Please submit the following (by July 31st): A brief statement that explains your interest in serving on the board of The Lift Garage and what you could contribute as a member. A brief description of your work and/or volunteer experience. Learn more about The Lift Garage by: Talking with a member of the Board's Governance Committee about a Lift Garage board assignment. Meeting with Cathy Heying our Executive Director for a conversation and tour of the garage. Attending the September Board meeting to observe The Lift Garage board in action. (optional)

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Interested Board candidates can learn more about The Lift Garage at http://theliftgarage.org/ . For questions not answered here or by the website, contact The Lift Garage Governance Committee Chair Stephanie Zahrbock sazahrbock@yahoo.com

APPLICATION DUE DATE & CONTACT

Please submit materials by July 31st via email to Stephanie Zahrbock sazahrbock@yahoo.com .