Volunteer Board Director

Job overview

The Volunteer Board Director role is an onsite, part-time volunteer opportunity in Pittsburgh, PA; the position is unpaid, with reimbursement for approved expenses potentially available under organizational policy. Ruth’s Way is a faith-informed nonprofit that empowers adolescent girls and strengthens families in Allegheny County. The director contributes strategic leadership and governance, helping set organizational priorities, build community partnerships, and support responsible stewardship. Board service helps Ruth’s Way sustain and expand its programs and impact for youth and families.

What you'll do

• Provide strategic leadership and governance
• help shape organizational goals and initiatives
• participate in board meetings and committee work
• offer professional guidance
• support planning and organizational sustainability
• serve as a community ambassador
• build partnerships and awareness
• participate in fundraising and donor cultivation
• help recruit board members, volunteers, and partners
• and uphold ethical and fiduciary standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

pittsburgh pa

ruth's way

volunteer

board governance

nonprofit leadership

youth development

family support

strategic planning

fundraising

community partnerships

board of directors

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Volunteer service is unpaid.
• Reimbursement for approved administrative, travel, or meeting-related expenses may be available under organizational policy.

Why this role

Volunteer board service offers opportunities to contribute professional expertise across areas such as finance, law, education, behavioral health, fundraising, and community engagement.

About the employer

Ruth's Way is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.