The Exploration Place is a Northern BC non-profit organization and registered charity whose goals are to preserve our local history and foster lifelong learning in the areas of science, technology, heritage, and culture. It is the largest museum and the only science centre in Northern BC and is an important cultural asset for the region and province. The Exploration Place is the designated collections and archival repository for the City of Prince George, the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, and the Lheidli T'enneh Nation. Over 100,000 people visit each year, including visitors to Prince George and the region.
We would like to acknowledge that the Museum is located on the unceded ancestral territory of the Lheidli T’enneh Nation.
Mission: To provide a local lens on our evolving world by fostering discovery and engagement.
Vision: To strive to be a vibrant and trusted centre where diverse perspectives and traditions are celebrated.
As a non-profit organization, the Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre is governed by a Board of Trustees made up of volunteers from the community who share the mission and vision of the organization and are responsible for its well-being. Members of the board (Trustees) come from different backgrounds; however, all share a commitment to the goals of The Exploration Place and to giving back to the communities in which they live and work.
Trustees are responsible for the governance and accountability of the organization. This includes five key areas:
- Leadership by setting strategic direction
- Oversight by recruiting, advising, monitoring, and evaluating the Executive Director
- Stewardship by monitoring the operation of The Exploration Place and safeguarding resources
- Measurement of performance and accounting to stakeholders
- Involvement in the broader community
Positions are voluntary, and Trustees are not remunerated for their services.
Benefits
As a Trustee, you’ll have the opportunity to gain experience in governance and working in the non-profit sector, develop and broaden your leadership skills, and expand networking opportunities. Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a committed group of people to fulfill a mission in which you strongly believe.
General Duties
- All Trustees are expected to be fully informed on Society matters and participate in discussions and decisions in matters of board governance
- Prepare for and attend board meetings
- Work as a team member and support board decisions
- Participate in the review of the Society’s mission and objectives while providing strategic leadership
- Demonstrate loyalty, commitment, and fiduciary responsibility
- Monitor the performance of the organization in relation to objectives and core values
- Ensure member communication
- Approve the budget and monitor financial performance in relation to it
- Abide by the bylaws, code of conduct, and other policies that apply to the board
- Approve major policies and procedures that guide the work of the Society
- Participate in the recruitment of new board members
- Participate in the evaluation of the board itself
- Attend and participate in the Annual General Meeting
- Keep informed about community issues relevant to the mission and objectives of the Society
- Be a community ambassador for The Fraser-Fort George Museum Society (The Exploration Place)
