Seeking Passionate Board Members for Our Nonprofit Organization

Table at SSJ event

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and the region? Do you have expertise in areas like environment, sustainability fundraising, finance, policy, or advocacy? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team as a volunteer Sustainable South Jersey board member.



About Us:

Our mission is to Inspire personal connections to South Jersey’s ecological resources, promote environmental education and serve as a nexus for community engagement. Our work touches lives, creates positive environmental change in the region and contributes to a better world.

SSJ members in a greenhouse.
Why Join Our Board?

Impact: A Sustainable South Jersey Board Member provides leadership and guidance to Sustainable South Jersey, embracing our mission of sustainability, raising awareness and encouraging action. Each board member acts as trustee of the organization’s assets and ensures that the nonprofit is well managed and remains fiscally sound. In doing so, each board member must exercise proper oversight of the organization’s operations and maintain the legal and ethical accountability of its board members and volunteers.

Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals, community leaders, and experts in various fields.
Learning: Gain insights into nonprofit governance, strategy, and leadership.
Advocacy: Influence policies and advocate for the causes you care about.


Who We’re Looking For:

We seek individuals who are passionate about our mission, bring diverse perspectives and skills, can commit to attending regular monthly board meetings (virtually or in person) and are team players and collaborative problem-solvers.

Time Commitment:

Board meetings occur monthly and typically last 90 minutes. Additional time and on-location presence will be required for committee work or special projects like our Meetups and other onsite and virtual events we organize.

Interested? Here’s What’s Next:

If you’re excited about our mission and want to contribute your expertise, please email your resume and a brief statement of interest to . We look forward to hearing from you!