NWPA Pride Alliance is looking for applicants to join our all-volunteer board of directors for our new term beginning in January 2025. We are looking for individuals across all walks of life inclusive of all sexual orientations, gender identifications, marital status, ethnic backgrounds, and educational experiences who want to become more involved with the queer community in Northwest Pennsylvania. Applicants should reside within a 50 mile radius of the city of Erie.
Our board members work together to organize events within the community, represent the queer community at local events, and partner with local businesses and organizations to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues. This year, we are keen to add board members who specialize in the following areas of expertise: legal, community education, publicity, medical backgrounds, and nonprofit administration.
Board members are expected to volunteer at and support the major Pride events hosted by NWPA Pride Alliance including: Pride On The Bay (Saturday, June 28, 2025), Pride Parade (Sunday, June 29, 2025), Meadville Pride (Saturday, July 18, 2025), the 32nd Annual Erie Pride Picnic (Saturday, August 16, 2025) - with all of these dates being tentative. Participation at other additional events throughout the year (including Pride Night at local sporting events) is encouraged.
Presently, the board meets the first Saturday of each month at 11:15 AM via Zoom and additionally as needed in preparation for specific events. While most of our meetings are conducted over Zoom, there will be some in-person meetings scheduled during the year as well.
If you are interested, please send a resume that outlines your experience and qualifications by Monday, November 25, 2024, to VicePresident@nwpapride.org. Successful applicants will receive further instructions to schedule a mandatory interview with the Board of Directors during one of our regular monthly meetings.