Open Call for Board Members with Connection to Camden, NJ!
Founded in 1989 to honor Camden city native and haiku poet Nick Virgilio, NVHA is a writing and poetry education organization dedicated to the creative and mindful exercise of the written word in all forms, but especially haiku and short-form poetry. We encourage literacy and all forms of written creative arts, while fostering a sense of connected community.
To better serve and represent the Camden poetry community, we invite Camden residents and/or workers to apply for a seat on the NVHA Board of Directors. This application is open to all, but priority will be given to people who work, reside, or have a connection to Camden, NJ.
We have an exciting and engaged working board that boasts diverse professional backgrounds. Board members are required to participate in a minimum of 7 out of 12 board conference calls per year (which may be virtual conference calls or in-person), and are expected to commit to their seat for a minimum of one year. All Board members are also encouraged to help design and participate in fundraising and development activities throughout the year.
Please find the application form below. Contact NVHA Program Manager Camille Wilson at cwilson@nickvirgiliohaiku.org or President Robin Palley at rpalley@nickvirgiliohaiku.org with any questions! You can expect an email response within a week of submitting this application.