Boards and Commissions Fellowship
The Boards and Commissions Fellowship is an opportunity for individuals in Omaha and Norfolk (other communities are welcome to apply) to learn how to effectively serve on a local board and commission. The goal of this fellowship is to diversify the pool of qualified candidates in the aforementioned communities and give them the tools to serve on local boards and commissions. Diverse means more than just ethnic background; we are looking for individuals of different ages, members of the LGTBQIA+ community, new citizens, BIPOC, individuals with disabilities, and individuals in various socio-economic status.
In addition, Conservation Nebraska expects that Fellows who finish this course continue to have the mission of Conservation Nebraska in mind when making decisions within their appointed position. Courses will cover a wide range of topics including finding the right position to fill, public speaking, and conservation efforts in Nebraska. Fellows will be paired with a mentor in their community who will possess experience serving on a board and/or commission whom they will meet with a couple of times a month.
Upon completion of the program, Fellows are expected to work with their mentors to find and fill open positions on a board or commission in their respective community. The end goal being that Fellows will better reflect the population of their community, be prepared to lead, and be more informed leaders who will make decisions that align with the mission of the program.
Applications for the next round of participants is due October 31st and expected to begin January 2026.
If you have any further questions about this opportunity, please contact Rogelio at rrodriguez@necv.org.
