Join CUB's Board
Join CUB's Board of Directors
Why join? As a board member, you will guide CUB’s strategic direction and the organization’s long-term sustainability. You’ll make sure that CUB’s activities are on track to equitably advance clean energy and consumer protection. And you’ll make sure that the organization has the resources it needs to do so.
CUB seeks board members that are as diverse as our state, including by race/ethnicity, gender, geography, and professional background. This year, we especially welcome applicants who will bring diverse viewpoints to CUB’s board, including with respect to geography and race/ethnicity, as well as connections to Minnesota communities that CUB is not already connected with. You can see our current board members here.
The board members' job description is below. Board members commit to three-year terms, and we expect new members to serve from spring 2026 through December 31, 2028. Board members may serve up to four consecutive terms. The board typically meets five times per year, and members can expect to commit about four hours per month, with an additional 8-hour retreat approximately every three years. Board members are also expected to attend CUB’s annual Consumers Celebration event. Board members are not involved in CUB’s day-to-day programmatic or policy advocacy decisions.
CUB anticipates electing one or two new members this spring. We will begin considering applications on March 2.
Questions?
Please contact Executive Director Annie Levenson-Falk if you’d like to discuss this opportunity or recommend a candidate: 612-568-5707 or annielf@cubminnesota.org.
Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members
Board members provide governance to the Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota (CUB), represent it to the community, and accept the ultimate legal authority for it. Responsibilities include:
1) Establish CUB’s mission and direction, ensure effective organizational planning, and set short- and long-term goals consistent with CUB’s equity framework. Approve the work plan and evaluate progress towards goals annually.
2) Select board members and officers and evaluate board performance. Elect officers at the first board meeting of each year. Elect new members at the final board meeting of each year.
3) Select the executive director. Evaluate executive director performance and set compensation annually.
4) Ensure financial resources and staffing are adequate to achieve the goals set.
- Approve the annual budget.
- Review financial statements.
- Approve funding plans.
- Make introductions to, cultivate, and solicit contributions from potential donors.
- Make an annual donation in an amount that is meaningful for the individual.
5) Raise CUB’s visibility and enhance the organization’s public image.
- Promote CUB to others.
- Represent the organization in the community.
- Assist in the development of working relationships with other organizations.
6) Ensure CUB complies with its bylaws, policies, and the legal requirements of a nonprofit organization.
7) Approve major actions of the organizations, such as major program or service changes.
8) Provide candid and constructive criticism, advice, and comments.
9) Complete CUB’s Conflict of Interest disclosure annually.
Attendance: Directors are expected to attend board meetings virtually or in person. We understand that directors lead busy lives, and it can be difficult to attend board meetings, but we expect that directors will do everything possible to attend. Directors who cannot attend a meeting are asked to notify the executive director. Directors may be asked to reevaluate their commitment after two absences from board meetings.
