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NWI Food Council Board of Directors

The NWI Food Council Board of Directors plays a vital role in guiding the organization’s mission to build a just, thriving, and regenerative local food system in Northwest Indiana. Board members provide leadership, oversight, and strategic support for the Council’s education, policy, and community-based initiatives.

At this time, the NWI Food Council is not actively recruiting new board members. However, we welcome expressions of interest from individuals who would like to learn more about the organization, our governance structure, and future board opportunities.

Experience & Background

Board members bring a wide range of professional skills, lived experience, and perspectives to the table. Experience in areas such as nonprofit leadership, finance, fundraising, food systems, policy, or community engagement is valued, but not required. We also welcome other relevant skills and lived experiences that strengthen and diversify our board.

Board members must live or work in one of the following Indiana counties:
Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, Jasper, Pulaski, or Starke.

Typical Executive Board Member Expectations:

  • The following reflects the general structure and expectations of board service:

    • Term Length: 3-year term; renewable for one additional term (maximum of 6 consecutive years)

    • Meeting Attendance: Participation in at least 75% of scheduled board meetings annually (a mix of virtual and in-person)

    • Committee Service: Service on at least one committee or working group

    • Time Commitment: Approximately 8–10 hours per month

    • Compensation: Board service is voluntary and unpaid

    • Board Structure: Up to 21 members total; Executive leadership includes President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Directors

Interested in Learning More?

If you are interested in learning more about the NWI Food Council, our board, or future opportunities for board service, we encourage you to connect with us:

We are always happy to share more about board service, expectations, and anticipated recruitment timelines.