BOARD SECRETARY

Volunteer Opportunity: Immediate Disclaimer & Value THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION. The nominal monetary value listed in the salary field is a placeholder required for system compliance within the posting portal and does not represent actual compensation. Our Compensation is Ascension. We are seeking aligned partners who believe in the Wholeness of the human spirit. Your time and energy will be invested directly into the Holistic Health mission of Illuminated Earth/Heyoka Fire. In return, you will receive: • Skill Restoration: Direct mentorship and hands-on experience that builds your resume and professional portfolio. • Community Alignment: An opportunity to apply your skills toward creating Sanctuaries that provide nervous system regulation and physical restoration. • Vibrational Impact: The ability to contribute directly to the Triangle of Restoration—Body, Mind, and Spirit—within the housing sector. Title: Board Secretary (Governance Chair) Type: Volunteer Board Member (Officer) Time Commitment: 4–6 Hours/Month Location: Baltimore, MD (Hybrid) THE OPPORTUNITY: THE SHIELD Heyoka Fire Corp is a sanctuary housing organization dedicated to restorative, trauma-informed care for veterans. As we structure our founding endowment and secure our 501(c)(3) status, we need a guardian of our governance. We are seeking a Board Secretary who views compliance not as paperwork, but as protection. You will be the "Shield" that keeps our sanctuary safe from liability, ensuring our internal house is as orderly as the housing we provide to veterans. THE ROLE: COMPLIANCE & CLARITY The Secretary is an Officer of the Corporation and a critical partner to the Chair. You will ensure that the organization’s decisions are legally sound, properly recorded, and transparent. Key Responsibilities: • The Record Keeper: Maintain the official "Book of Record," including accurate minutes of all Board meetings. (We believe in "Sacred Brevity"—minutes should record decisions, not just discussions). • The Constitutionalist: Maintain and interpret the Bylaws. You will ensure the Board follows its own rules regarding quorums, voting, and elections. • The Compliance Officer: Oversee annual conflict of interest disclosures and ensure state/federal filings (like the Maryland Charitable Solicitation Act) are current. • The Calendar: Manage the Board’s annual calendar to ensure we meet our regulatory rhythm without burning out. THE CANDIDATE We need someone who loves details so the rest of us can focus on the mission. Required Qualifications: • Professional Background: Attorney (Real Estate, Nonprofit, or Contracts preferred), Paralegal, Compliance Officer, or highly organized Executive Assistant. • Temperament: You are the person who reads the fine print. You are not afraid to pause a meeting to ask, "Did we just vote on that?" • Mission Alignment: You understand that a "Trauma-Informed" organization requires clear, predictable boundaries—and that starts with good governance. HOW TO APPLY Please send a brief expression of interest and your LinkedIn profile to Cassondra Bowden, Chair. Apply tot his job