Interesting about this job
COC Groningen & Drenthe actively promotes a diverse and inclusive society. We connect the rainbow movement and advocate for emancipation, acceptance, and equal rights for LGBTQ+ people in the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe. Through its working groups, COC reaches a wide variety of target groups, from transgender youth to LGBTQ+ seniors, and from people with disabilities to LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and newcomers. We also maintain regular contact with municipalities and other advocacy groups in the northern provinces. We contribute to discussions on, for example, youth and senior citizen policies, safety, and how to promote tolerance towards the LGBTQ+ community.
COC Groningen & Drenthe is managed by a volunteer board, staffed by more than sixty volunteers who form the heart of the organization and organize meetings and activities for various target groups in working groups.
Job tasks and duties
Treasurer Responsibilities:
- You are primarily responsible for the association's financial policy.
- You prepare the budget and annual accounts and present them to the general members' meeting.
- You monitor the budget and conduct internal consultations on the budgets of various working groups.
- You supervise the proper execution of internal financial processes.
- You provide the audit committee with access to the accounts.
- You are responsible for the association's financial reporting to external financiers.
- You participate in consultations with COC Netherlands.
- You attend board and member meetings.
The treasurer, together with the chair and secretary, forms the association's executive board. Certain executive tasks can be delegated to other officials within the association, such as external accounting. The treasurer, as portfolio holder, remains personally responsible. In this role, the treasurer maintains contact with the treasurer of the federation board and treasurers of regional COC associations. In addition, the treasurer, as a board member, maintains contacts with all levels within the association, COC Netherlands, fellow COC associations, and other social organizations, such as politicians and the media. The board is supported and advised by a Project and Association Coordinator.
Job skills and qualities
You recognize yourself in the following:
- You belong to the COC's target groups or have an affinity with them, and are a member of the association or willing to become one.
- You identify with the association's vision, mission, and objectives.
- You have at least a higher professional education (HBO) degree and/or experience in a similar position or relevant professional experience.
- You have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- You are enthusiastic, collegial, and collaborative.
Due to the nature of this position, a Certificate of Good Conduct is required.
Extra information
This board position requires approximately 4-8 hours per week (as an indication). You can schedule your time yourself, but as a board member and treasurer, you are available for necessary meetings and gatherings, including at the national level. Board meetings are biweekly, usually in the evenings and held on-site in Groningen. The treasurer is elected by the General Members' Meeting for a two-year term. The position is unpaid. Travel and expenses are reimbursed according to the association's expense policy.
Are you interested and think you fit the profile? Then we'd love to hear from you. Send your cover letter and resume to Charlotte Lindenbergh, Project and Association Coordinator at COC Groningen & Drenthe, at info@cocgd.nl. For more information about this position, please contact us at the email address above. We'll get back to you as soon as possible. When forming a new board, we aim for a balanced composition and broad representation from the LGBTI+ target groups, which means that we are currently mainly looking for people who identify as women or non-binary and for non-white Dutch people or people with a migration background, but we of course welcome applications from everyone.
Job information
| Job type | Volunteer Work, Thuiswerk mogelijk |
|---|---|
| Services | WA insurance, volunteer contract, expense allowance, Certificate of Good Conduct is required |
| Duration | indefinite |
| Hours per week | at least 3 hours, max 8 hours |
| Work hours of your own choosing? | Yes |
| Location | Meetings at the main location, working from home and sometimes present at activities in the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe |
Organisation address and information
COC Groningen & Drenthe
Akkerstraat 97
9717 KZ Groningen
Website: https://cocgd.nl