Seeking Volunteer Board Members

The Cooperative Development Institute (CDI) is seeking new members of our board of directors! This is your opportunity to apply your experience and skills to make a meaningful impact in our communities and be a part of a growing, innovative nonprofit.

The growing cooperative movement is at the forefront of creative solutions to pressing problems, particularly in mitigating the housing crisis, strengthening sustainable food and energy systems, and creating opportunities to build wealth through employee ownership.

About CDI:
CDI is a nationally recognized nonprofit and leader in community-ownership and democratic governance, serving the Northeast to grow a more prosperous and equitable economy. With 30 years of experience in cooperative development, CDI supports a wide range of shared ownership models including resident-owned housing, employee-owned businesses, producer-owned food distribution systems, and member-owned utilities.

If you’re interested in learning more about how to become a board member or to nominate someone from your industry or community, please reach out to: Pam Zagorski, Executive Director, Email: pzagorski@cdi.coop

We are looking for a passionate individual with cooperative experience, a commitment to DEIJ, and one or more of the following expertise or qualities:

  • Fundraising and resource development experience
  • Systems and operations experience
  • Current member of a cooperative and/or experience with housing, food, or worker cooperatives
  • Lives in New England or New York (required)

Expectations of individual board members:

  • Ability to attend quarterly board meetings and additional quarterly committee meetings. These meetings are virtual.
  • Ability to attend one in-person annual meeting (travel expense reimbursement available).