Board Member

As Gender Rebels CLG grows, we are looking to welcome new perspectives, skills, and energy to our leadership team. Our Board Members are the backbone of Gender Rebels, playing an active role in every aspect of our work, from strategic planning to community engagement. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our organisation and make a direct, positive impact on the lives of transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse people in our community.

Role Description: General Board Member (Director)

A General Board Member is a Director of the company who contributes to the overall governance, strategy, and operational success of Gender Rebels. You will work collaboratively with the rest of the board to ensure the organisation effectively fulfils its mission of empowering and supporting our community. Your role will be flexible, allowing you to contribute your unique skills and passion where they are needed most .

Time Commitment: Approximately 6-8 hours per month (voluntary).

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend and actively participate in all board meetings, contributing ideas and assisting with decision-making and strategic planning.

• Support the planning and execution of our events, advocacy campaigns, and fundraising initiatives.

• Act as a positive ambassador for Gender Rebels, engaging with community members to provide support and foster connections in a welcoming and inclusive manner.

• Contribute their skills and knowledge to specific projects or take on tasks as needed, collaborating with other committee members to achieve our collective goals.

• Help ensure that all our activities uphold the organisation’s mission and values.

What We’re Looking For: Skills & Experience

We are seeking individuals with a strong commitment to our community and a collaborative spirit. As our board is entirely made up of volunteers, we believe a broad mix of specialist skills and lived experience is needed to ensure effective efforts in upholding the organisation’s mission and values.

Essential:

• A deep and genuine commitment to the mission of Gender Rebels and the well-being of the transgender and gender-diverse community.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

• A proactive attitude and a willingness to contribute your time, skills, and ideas to help the organisation thrive.

• Reliability and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.

Desirable:

• Experience in areas such as Finance, Fundraising, and Research

• While prior board experience is not essential, we welcome applications from individuals with skills in areas such as community development, event management, fundraising, public engagement, or social media.

• We strongly encourage applications from transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals, as lived experience is an invaluable asset to our leadership.

What We Offer

As a voluntary Director, you will not be salaried, though out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. This role provides a meaningful opportunity to:

• Have a direct say in the strategic direction of a growing and impactful non-profit.

• Develop valuable leadership, governance, and project management skills.

• Work with a passionate and supportive team to create positive change.

• Be a visible leader and advocate for the trans community in Cork and beyond.