About Firekeepers

Firekeepers is a not-for-profit, women and queer-led, incorporated association facilitating deep Nature Connection experiences and creating nature connected community. Firekeepers is relationship-centred, existing to deepen our connection with Earth, Ancestors, Ourselves, Community and the More-than-human.

We offer these strings of connection forward to future generations. We provide opportunities for Deep Nature Connection by offering fun and inspirational programs for our diverse community. Our programs - ranging from multi-day village camps to online mentoring - support people of all ages to deepen their love for the natural world and to find their place in it. Our organisation is grounded in connective modelling techniques and a culture of allowance.

Purpose of the role of Treasurer:

• Overview & report on financial issues and viability to the board
• Action any financial tasks assigned, and
• Report to the government, the board, and members of the organisation.

Directly responsible to:

• Firekeepers Board of Directors

Roles reporting to this position

• CEO
• Admin and Finance Officer (Bookkeeper)

Significant Working Relationships:

• CEO
• Chair
• Secretary
• Bookkeeper

Location:

Hybrid - working from home with some board meetings held face to face.

Board Meetings:

Board Meetings are currently held monthly, via Zoom etc, and are 1.5 - 2hrs in duration.

Several meetings each year are held in person.

We anticipate holding a weekend board gathering at least once each year.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Alignment with FK objectives,
• Understanding and appreciation for Firekeepers purpose, values and goals, and
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with others.

Attributes and Interpersonal skills:

• Clear, succinct communication - written and verbal,
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently and achieve objectives within the timeframes,
• Multi-tasking and ability to prioritise tasks,
• Eagerness to work to the diverse strengths of all board members, and
• Willingness to responsively modify templates and communication to ensure all board members can understand and respond to the information being presented.

Technical understanding and computer skills

• Confidence using collaborative documents and associated online platforms e.g. Google Drive, Microsoft 365, Trello etc or a willingness to learn,
• Awareness and respect for confidentiality, and
• Secure record keeping.

Desired qualifications, skills and experience

• Financial and accounting background,
• Preferable Quickbooks reporting familiarity, and
• Previous experience in a similar role or with an organisation with similar values.

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