Join our Board of Directors


Our Board is calling for applicants!

Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) is seeking energetic and committed individuals to serve on

its volunteer Board of Directors. PCHS is a progressive community health center whose mission is

“Strengthening Our Community by Providing Accessible and Affordable Health Care”

through innovative, comprehensive, and integrated care for the whole individual.

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What are we looking for?

We are seeking board members who share the PCHS mission with a commitment to serving the community. All ages are encouraged to apply, and those with experience in finance, medical professions, government/social services, and law are encouraged. Those who are current clients or patients of PCHS are especially welcomed.

The PCHS Board meets on a monthly basis and comprises individuals from the nonprofit and for-profit sector. These individuals are dedicated to the organization's mission. There are opportunities to use your leadership skills as an officer on our Executive Committee, to dive into numbers on our Finance Committee, and help shape programs and advocate policies to move the PCHS mission forward in the community.

What does the PCHS Board of Directors do? 

The success of PCHS has reflected the active participation of a hands-on, highly interactive Board of Directors. Due to the significant investment of personal time and energy, it is important candidates care deeply about and serve out of a sense of commitment for the mission of this organization.
Title: Director, Peninsula Community Health Services Board

Roles and Responsibilities: 

Set Direction

 

  • Develop and maintain focus on the mission and vision of the organization
  • Establish and oversee implementation of strategic direction
  • Delegate authority appropriately for the support of organizational values, function, and sustainability
  • Articulate, advocate, safeguard, model, and promote organizational values and its mission

 


Ensure Resources

 

  • Identify human and financial resources needed for implementation of the mission
  • Establish policies for how these resources will be acquired
  • Ensure that necessary resources are made available

 


Provide Oversight

 

  • Establish financial policies and ensure accountability, sustainability, and resiliency
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and ethical standards
  • Monitor progress and evaluate outcomes
  • Continually work toward Board self-improvement

 


Duties:

 

  • Attend and participate at regular meetings
  • Attend and participate at special meetings as called by the Board
  • Serve as an advocate for the organization
  • Provide other services as requested by the Board of Directors
  • Serve as a member on at least one supporting committee 
  • Decline participation in activities and refrain from making public statements that negatively affect the Board’s ability to fulfill its responsibilities
  • Have a willingness to work with the Officers and other Directors of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and staff members
  • Select, support, evaluate, and work collaboratively with Chief Executive Officer
  • Avoid conflict of interest
  • Maintain confidentiality

 

For questions or concerns please call 907-262-3119


If mailing your application, please use the following address: 230 E. Marydale Ave., Soldotna, AK 99669

Or email your application to: kmiddleton@pchsak.org