Sustainable Putnam is seeking committed people with diverse backgrounds and interests to join our board. We encourage Putnam residents who are passionate about community and sustainability to apply to join Sustainable Putnam’s Board of Directors. If you would like to apply, please fill out some preliminary information in the application below. We’ll contact you to schedule a conversation with one of our Board members.
About Sustainable Putnam
We strongly encourage you to read more about Sustainable Putnam on our About page. There you’ll learn about our key values, read our mission statement and see our current Board members. Exploring our website, you can also learn more about our programs, read our recent News posts, and find upcoming events to attend.
About our Board
Sustainable Putnam’s board is passionate about sustainability and actively involved in its programs and administration. With no paid staff and a modest budget, we’re a “working Board” that maximizes our impact by leveraging our skills and knowledge, those of our other volunteers, our Advisory Committee, and our partner organizations. Again, visit our About page to see who we are. Feel free to reach out to any one of us with questions.
Who We’re Looking For
We encourage any interested person to apply. We are eager to increase board membership, especially those who can bring diverse backgrounds, new skills or experience, and who work or reside in another part of the county. We believe that as is true in ecosystems, diversity strengthens our organization by providing leadership with new knowledge, experiences, skills, and understanding.
Expectations of Board Members
Sustainable Putnam has a working Board of Directors. In addition to typical advisory and fiduciary obligations, our board members are expected to:
– Serve a single term (three years). Board members can optionally serve one additional consecutive term.
– Act as a Sustainable Putnam ambassador, promoting our mission and programs, and encouraging others to participate, volunteer, and donate.
– Contribute your labor for at least 4-6 hours work each month (including the specific expectations mentioned below).
– Attend and actively engage in our nine Board meetings each year (For 2026 these are Jan-June, Sept-Nov.)
– Attend Sustainable Putnam events whenever possible
– Work with at least one working group. Lead a working group or project beginning in year 2.
– Read and respond promptly to messages in your Sustainable Putnam email account
– Make an annual donation of that is personally significant to you. There is no minimum dollar amount.
– Remain open to diverse opinions and experiences of your Board colleagues
Join us
Ready to apply? Please click here to complete an application. We’ll get back to you to schedule a conversation, get to know one another, and answer your questions.