City Seeks Malden Board of Health Member for Three-Year term

  The City of Malden is looking for a committed resident to serve a three-year term as a member of the Malden Board of Health at an annual stipend of $1,700.  The Board Member’s responsibilities include advising on strategic plans, participating in hearing appeals to the Housing Code and promulgating effective public health regulation. Members should prepare for board meetings, attend them regularly and actively participate in them.

  A successful candidate for Board Member should have significant professional leadership experience and strong diplomatic skills, as well as, a strong commitment to the community, social equity, and respect for all regardless, of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation or age.

Board Member Responsibilities:

• Knowing the organization’s mission, programs, policies, and needs.
• Preparing for meetings by reviewing the agenda and supporting documentation.
• Regularly attending board meetings and participating actively and conscientiously.
• Keeping up with issues and trends that affect the organization.
• Participating in the evaluation of business operations and executives.
• Approving audit reports, budgets and business decisions.
• Contributing to the development of policies and strategic plans.
• Understanding the organization’s financial affairs and ensuring fiduciary responsibilities are met.
• Ensuring the organization complies with legal requirements.
• Maintaining confidentiality on all internal organizational affairs.

Board Member Requirements:

• Proven track record in an executive leadership role.
• Knowledge of the city and it’s neighborhoods.
• Sufficient time availability for board duties.
• Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
• Medical, scientific, or legal background preferred, but not required.
• Multilingual preferred, but not required.

Applicants should email a letter of interest and resume to the Clerk of Committees lcagno@cityofmalden.org  on or before November 4, 2022.