To submit an expression of interest, please click here. Expressions of interest will be accepted through Friday, January 24, 2025, with an initial review on December 5, 2024. All submissions will be forwarded to the Governance Committee for consideration. If you have questions, contact Heather Merry at hmerry@healthymatsu.org or (907) 373-2805.
Ready to make a difference?
Mat-Su Health Foundation is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our board. If you care deeply about community and the health of all who call the Mat-Su home, please consider submitting an expression of interest.
We aim to fill three to six seats with candidates who embody the qualities that will drive our organization forward.
- Critical Thinkers: Ability to analyze complex situations and develop innovative solutions.
- Visionary Thinkers: Strategic mindset to inspire and align efforts with long-term community goals. Can you see beyond the immediate challenges and understand the broader trends and implications of our work?
- Insightful Advisors: Collaborative individuals who provide constructive feedback for growth and innovation.
- Community Minded: Our success relies on the input and support of the people we serve. Do you believe community engagement and service is essential to be successful in this role?
Additionally, our board has identified some specific areas of expertise to enhance our capacity to serve. We seek candidates with experience in public service, education or school administration, and hospital governance.
- Public Service: Your background in public service will help us better understand and address the unique challenges our community faces, enhancing our ability to advocate for those we serve.
- Education or School Administration: Your insights will be key to improving educational opportunities and support for our community’s youth.
- Hospital Governance: Your experience will better guide us in navigating our local hospital partnership, ensuring effective oversight and improving health outcomes for our community.
We work to ensure representation from across the borough, that board members embrace our organizational values and bring diverse perspectives and expertise, and that potential candidates are committed to healthy dialogue and discourse to advance our mission.
If you possess these qualities and are eager to make a difference, please fill out an expression of interest for review by our Governance Committee. We look forward to you taking this first step and the potential to work together in making a positive impact.
Requirements & Responsibilities
The MSHF Board meets every other month for three hours, usually in Wasilla. In addition, Board members serve on committees that have additional meetings throughout the year. A strategic planning meeting is held annually and has a two- to three-day time commitment. Board terms last for three years and members may serve up to three consecutive terms. This is an unpaid position.
Requirements
- Applicants must live in the Mat-Su Borough and be or become current members of Valley Hospital Association (dba Mat-Su Health Foundation).
- Applicants and their spouses cannot be employees of the Mat-Su Health Foundation, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, Mat-Su Regional Urgent Care, Urgent Care Palmer, Urgent Care Settler’s Bay, Solstice Family Care, Mat-Su Women’s Health Specialists or Susitna Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Responsibilities
- Regularly attend and prepare for board meetings, as well as attend the annual membership meeting and other important gatherings.
- Represent MSHF to stakeholders and act as an ambassador for the organization.
- Select, support and evaluate the CEO.
- Review and approve the MSHF strategic plan, annual budget, annual operating plan, audit report, IRS 990 and other fiduciary responsibilities.
- Work with other board members in the best interest of MSHF.
- Complete a Confidentiality Agreement and Conflict of Interest Declaration.