Independent Board Member

The Organisation:

Macra is a thriving community of 17-40 year olds from 170 clubs in rural Ireland. We advocate for, nurture and develop our members in a fun, inclusive and supportive environment.

Macra attracts interest from many walks of life. With over 10,000 members organised on a club and county basis, just one third of our members work directly on farms.

Our Vision is for rural young people to be leaders, change-makers and champions on issues which matter to them shaping our communities to be vibrant, resilient and attractive places for life, and work offering a future of opportunity.

Our Mission is to empower our members by offering new opportunities for development, connection and adventure to encourage them to be the person they want to be so they can learn, grow and flourish.

Values:      

• Members first
• Friendship and craic
• Inclusivity
• Collaboration and community
• Courage for change
• Volunteerism

Website:    Macra na Feirme

The Role:

Macra is recruiting an independent board member with a strong understanding of the charity sector gained from either a previous board or an executive role.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience gained from the charity sector as a board member or senior executive.
• Strong communication, strategic and analytical skills.
• Experience of influencing and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Time to commit fully to the role.

There are no age restrictions, and it is not essential to have prior knowledge or experience of Macra.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide input to the strategic direction, contributing with insight, oversight and experience of strategy formulation in the sector.
• To undertake responsibilities diligently and work together with other Trustees to promote the charitable purposes of Macra.
• To comply with the governing document, charity law and relevant regulations.
• Ensure Macra complies with its charitable purpose.
• Act in the best interest of Macra and always act with reasonable care and skill.
• To review organisational policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• To make objective, evidence-based decisions.

• Champion the mission, vision and values and ethos of Macra.

Board Meetings:

There are 10/12 meetings per year held in-person, usually in a central Ireland location, from 7.30pm on a weekday evening. Meetings last 3 to 4 hours.

Sub-Committees: There are five sub-committees; Governance; Finance & Audit; Strategy; HR and Safeguarding.

Each sub-committee meets four times a year, online, for an hour.

The General Board Member will sit on one sub-committee.