Board discusses posting plan and hiring safeguards for program coordinator role
Summary
Board members reviewed a job posting for a program coordinator, proposed posting on Indeed, LinkedIn and Handshake, discussed application materials and forming a hiring subcommittee, and raised concerns about nepotism and equal-opportunity language.
The board discussed a draft job posting for a program coordinator during the Dec. 19 meeting and recommended posting it broadly while building a transparent hiring process.
Board members said the job posting is ready to post and suggested using Indeed, LinkedIn and Handshake as primary posting platforms. The group discussed whether applicants should submit a resume and cover letter or complete an online application; members recalled the posting required degree and experience thresholds and said an application form would help screen candidates.
Members also debated how to receive and process applications. Several members recommended creating a dedicated email address or posting the role on the organization’s website; the board discussed forming a hiring subcommittee to review applications and conduct interviews. One member said a subcommittee would be preferable to having the full board interview every candidate.
Board members raised transparency concerns and asked about nepotism policies and equal-opportunity language. The board reported that equal-opportunity employer language had been added to materials during a prior review. No formal policy text was read into the record at the meeting; a board member said the board would need to follow any existing hiring regulations.
No formal motions or votes were recorded on the posting or hiring procedures. The discussion ended with agreement to post the job on the named platforms, create a receiving email or website posting, and consider a subcommittee for candidate review and interviews.
