2021 Call for Applications

MATSOL Board of Directors

Deadline extended to April 25, 2021

Show your commitment to MATSOL’s mission and help shape the organization’s future by submitting an application to join the MATSOL Board of Directors! MATSOL seeks competent, energetic, committed members of MATSOL with a passion for our mission to take a leadership role, work on behalf of the organization, and represent MATSOL members and stakeholders.

In alignment with our mission to promote equity and excellence for English learners, MATSOL encourages members who have a strong commitment to racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply. The board seeks to include, as much as possible, members from different racial, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds, and representing different educational sectors serving English learners (including but not limited to PK12, higher education, adult education) and job types. 

Responsibilities

The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing MATSOL’s operations: 

  • Strategic planning and development;
  • Membership activities, programs, and the annual conference; 
  • Advocacy initiatives and responses; 
  • Membership development; 
  • TESOL affiliate responsibilities;
  • Financial and legal obligations as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

NOTE: MATSOL provides orientation and support for new board members who have not served on a board previously.

Qualifications

  • Support for MATSOL’s mission, values, and vision. See https://www.matsol.org/mission
  • Willingness to take an active leadership role in MATSOL and make a commitment for your board term. 
  • MATSOL membership in good standing for at least one year prior to nomination, with previous participation or leadership in MATSOL activities and initiatives (conference, member meetings, advocacy, publications, etc.).
  • Members with experience or expertise addressing racial justice issues are encouraged to apply.
  • Previous experience on a non-profit board is helpful but not required. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively online (using ZOOM, Google Suites, etc) or willingness to learn.

Board Member Commitment

MATSOL’s Board members are expected to:

  • Serve a three-year term from June 2021 to May 2024.
  • Take an active role in the organization
  • Attend all Board of Directors meetings (9 online meetings per year), the Board annual retreat, the MATSOL conference, and occasional special meetings, online and/or at locations in the Greater Boston area. (All meetings are currently online until the end of the pandemic)
  • Serve on at least one standing committee (Finance, Governance, Program, or External Relations Committees), attend online committee meetings (approximately 9 per year) and complete tasks related to the work of the committee.
  • Complete organizational tasks and committee work outside Board meetings. 

Application Process

Candidates for the Board of Directors should submit the documents below via upload links in an online form on the MATSOL website. PDF documents are preferred.

  1. Your candidate statement. Use this template and save as a .pdf. This statement will be reviewed by the nominations committee.
  2. Your resume or CV (limit of 2 pages of relevant experience).
  3. A letter of support from a colleague. 

Click here to submit your application documents online (login required)

The MATSOL Governance & Nominations Committee is charged with developing a slate of qualified candidates to fill open positions on the MATSOL Board of Directors. The Committee will contact candidates for a brief interview, to explain more about being a Board member, and to answer any questions about the position. Candidates will be elected by the membership at the MATSOL Annual Meeting in June 2021.

Please review the following information before submitting your application.

MATSOL’s history and governance: 

Responsibilities of a nonprofit board member: