The Third Act Educator Working Group is currently seeking thoughtful, visionary, and dedicated individuals as nominees for the positions of Co-Facilitator and Coordinating Committee member. Ideally, nominees would have experience as members of Third Act Educators, Third Act Central, or a similar organization. Nominations, including self-nominations, can be submitted by any member of the Third Act Educators Working Group. The deadline for nominations is May 1, 2025. Please submit your nominations to Kent Sandstrom at thirdacteducators@gmail.com.
Why to Serve: Serving as a co-facilitator or coordinating committee Member gives you an opportunity to be directly involved in shaping the future goals and actions of the Working Group. It also gives you a chance to work closely with bright, dedicated, and compassionate people who are devoted to protecting democracy and the health of the Earth’s climate.
Open Positions:
Co-Facilitator: The responsibilities of the co-facilitator are to (1) preside over TA Educator coordinating committee and Working Group meetings; (2) ensure transparency and democratic decision making at all levels of the organization; (3) foster a sense of community and conviviality among Working Group members; and (4) serve as liaison to partner organizations and Third Act Central. For more details about the duties of the co-facilitator, please review the TA Educator Governance Handbook, which you can download by clicking link at the bottom of this announcement.
Coordinating Committee Member (3 openings): The key duties of a coordinating committee member are to receive information from and provide input to Co-Facilitators on all Educator Working Group decisions, including but not limited to meeting agendas, new proposals, Project Teams, initiatives, speakers, and activities as they pertain to TA Central, the TA Educator Working Group, and coordinating committee. For more information about the responsibilities of a CC member and the nominations process, please see the TA Educators’ Governance Document at the link provided below:
If you have any questions about the nominations process or the openings, please contact Kent Sandstrom at thirdacteducators@gmail.com.