Thank you for your interest in joining Bike Durham's Board of Directors. We are a volunteer board of up to fifteen people who are passionate about making transportation in Durham safe, affordable, and sustainable for everyone. New board members are appointed for two year terms by a majority of current board members.

We are seeking up to eight (8) individuals to fill open positions in 2023. We are particularly seeking candidates with experience or skills in fundraising, HR, accounting, communications, community organizing, equitable transportation policy, and organizational development.

Bike Durham is committed to building a diverse Board of Directors and organization. People of color, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ candidates of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply. During the year, we identify and subsidize diversity, equity, and inclusion training sessions that we strongly encourage all Board members to attend.

Board Member Requirements and Expectations

1. Candidates must be a current member of Bike Durham. If you are not a current member, you can join or renew your membership here.
2. Candidates should be prepared to serve a two-year term, with the option to run for re-election at the end of their term.
3. Candidates should be prepared to meet at least one a month for board meetings and committee meetings. Candidates are encouraged to actively participate on a committee (e.g. Events, Advocacy, Education, Internal Affairs, Governance, Fundraising) that reflects their individual interests and strengths.
4. Candidates are committing to contribute a minimum of six to eight (6 - 8) hours per month towards Bike Durham meetings and activities.
5. Board members are expected to make an annual financial contribution to Bike Durham that they consider to be significant for them.
6. Board members are committed to continuous learning about and engagement with diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, and to doing the personal and organizational work to ensure that Bike Durham reflects these principles. This requires humility, reflection, and a willingness to re-thing accepted norms.