Become A Board Member 

Are you interested in serving on the MWCDC Board of Directors? We are currently accepting applications for open positions on our Board of Directors. Interested applicants should submit a resume/CV and cover letter to [email protected].

The candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. All candidates must be a current member of the MWCDC. Candidates must be a resident, homeowner, property owner, business, institution, or organization located in Mt. Washington or Duquesne Heights. Board terms are three (3) years.

Responsibilities of Board Members

Candidates who are selected are responsible for attending monthly Board meetings, bi-monthly Committee meetings and monthly Community Forum meetings; and should expect to spend an average of 10 hours every month on MWCDC business. Board members of a non-profit organization are responsible for ensuring adequate
financial resources; protecting assets and providing proper financial oversight; building a capable board; ensuring legal and ethical integrity; enhancing the organization’s public standing; determining mission and purpose; selecting the chief executive; supporting and evaluating the chief executive; ensuring effective planning; monitoring and strengthening programs and services. All MWCDC Board members are required to sign a Code of Conduct, Ethics Statement, and a Conflict of Interest / Disclosure Statement.

Board Nomination Process

The MWCDC is interested in and committed to building an inclusive and diverse Board from candidates who possess different types of professional and personal backgrounds and who embody the gender, racial/ethnic, economic, social, age and religious diversity of the Mount Washington and Duquesne Heights communities. As a result, the MWCDC Board has established the following criteria for an individual to be considered for the open Board positions:
1. Candidates must reside, own property or own a business in the 15211 zip code
2. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
3. Candidates must submit a resume/CV including a cover letter explaining interest in becoming a Board Member (one page maximum)
4. Candidates must be a member of the MWCDC
5. Candidates must have access to, and use required technology for Board communications.
6. Candidates with experiences or a background in Business, community planning, real estate development, fundraising, public safety, non-profit accounting or who have experience partnering with universities are encouraged to apply.
7. Candidates who have shown a commitment to Mount Washington and Duquesne Heights by being involved, passionate, and aware of community happenings and programs are encouraged to apply.

The Nominating Committee will conduct interviews with candidates and put forward the names of those candidates who best fit the needs of our organization.