Join our Leadership Team

Core Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Board Chair to guide organizational priorities. Actively participate in executive-level committees and help shape TransCamp’s long-term strategic plan and program expansion.
• Uphold the legal and ethical integrity of the organization. Review financial statements, approve annual budgets, and ensure compliance with state and federal non-profit regulations.
• Partner with our Treasurer on grant writing, donor engagement, and grassroots fundraising initiatives to ensure financial sustainability.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and project oversight to the newly formed Auxiliary Board and dedicated volunteers.
• As part of a working board, own specific operational lanes (e.g., camper communications, risk management, gear logistics, or program planning) to ensure the smooth delivery of our outdoor events.
• Grow TransCamp’s visibility by leading and supporting tabling events, community outreach, and building strategic external partnerships.

Role Specific Qualifications:

• Proven ability to take a project from an abstract idea to full execution with minimal oversight.
• Experience in (or a strong willingness to learn) grant writing, donor cultivation, corporate sponsorships, or grassroots community fundraising.
• Ability to analyze current organizational bottlenecks and design sustainable, long-term solutions for scaling programs.

Note: TransCamp is 100% volunteer run. All board roles are unpaid. This is a ‘working board’, meaning board members are directly responsible for executing daily operations (e.g., answering emails, washing gear, writing grants) alongside governing the organization. 

Core Responsibilities

• Support with creating annual social media calendar with the support of a Board Member
• Support Social Media lead to create graphics for Instagram
• Brainstorm reels, tiktoks, day in the life videos to best represent the TransCamp experience
• Edit reels, tiktoks, and short form content provided by stipend staff
• Support with executing social media plan created by Board Member (content, photos, videos) for each retreat
• Collaborate with treasurer to identify what to highlight at camp for grant applications
• Attend day events to capture content and submit raw photos/videos
• Report to campsite by 2 pm and host check in + check out at camp with the support of TransCamp Board
• Set up and manage the check out table to close retreats and send off participants.

Role Specific Qualifications:

Ability to edit short form video content and prior experience with photo editing platforms such as Canva.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Treasurer to research, identify, and track grants, foundations, and funding opportunities that align with TransCamp’s mission, programs, and eligibility requirements.
• Support the Treasurer with gathering organizational information and program data, drafting application narratives, preparing supporting materials, and meeting application deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Treasurer and Board to brainstorm creative, mission-aligned fundraising ideas that can generate sustainable revenue while keeping TransCamp’s community-centered approach at the forefront.
• Work alongside the Treasurer to plan and implement fundraising strategies for TransCamp day events, with an emphasis on maximizing net revenue while keeping events accessible and affordable for participants.
• Collaborate with the Treasurer to identify, establish, and strengthen relationships with external organizations, businesses, funders, and community partners that can support TransCamp financially or through in-kind contributions.
• Assist with developing and maintaining positive relationships with donors and supporters, including thank-you communications and other donor stewardship activities.
• Take primary ownership of TransCamp’s retreat-based letter-writing fundraiser

Role Specific Qualifications:

• Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with funders, businesses, donors, and community partners.
• Experience with fundraising, donor relations, sponsorships, nonprofit development, or community-based fundraising
• Comfortable working with financial documentation, tracking information, organizing records, and maintaining confidentiality
• Prior experience with grant research or grant writing is strongly preferred

Core Responsibilities : 2 open positions

Both Members:

• Report to Logistics Lead
• Work with Logistics Lead to reorganize bins + catalog supplies in preparation for retreats & day events 1 month prior to every retreat
• Assist Logistics Lead with end of summer post-trip organizing and logging  of TransCamp supplies
• Oversee camp set up  and + take down under the guidance of Logistics Lead
• Report to campsite by 2 pm and support any needs presented by the TransCamp Board of Directors.
• Visit location for day events, take pictures, identify risks
• Work closely with logistics stipend crew at overnight retreats

Member 1:

• Support Board Members with Covid test collections through Google Forms and support with calls to participants for missing tests.
• Own community closet @ weekend retreats
• Oversee logistics of water activities for day 1

Member 2:

• Support Board Members with carpool management using a third party website.
• Support Board Members with BAWT gear rentals during weekend retreats
• Check-out gear to campers on day 1 and manage gear returns on Day 4
• Support logistics of water activities for day 2

Role Specific Qualifications:

• Bay Area resident preferred 
• Licensed driver, has a car 
• Ability to lift 60 pounds

• Commit to TransCamp’s mission, values, and vision.
• Commit to be an ambassador of TransCamp’s mission and vision
• Creative, highly organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrate strong accountability by independently managing multiple tasks, proactively communicating project statuses, and meeting agreed-upon deadlines.
• Able to take initiative, identify opportunities, and move projects forward without requiring constant direction.
• Work well as part of a volunteer-led team and are comfortable collaborating across different roles and areas of expertise.
• Proven capacity to make effective choices and take thoughtful action while weighing potential risks and when all facts or puzzle pieces are not yet available

Additional Requirements:

• TransCamp community references required for applicants who have not attended overnight events with TransCamp.
• Must be able to pass a government background check and professional reference check.

• Commit to a minimum 1-year term (2027–2028) with the option to extend
• Attend monthly virtual board meetings
• Attend Annual Board Retreat in January
• Join all retreats (~3 to 4 trips per year)
• Participate in all day events (~4 per year)
• Support all fundraisers & outreach efforts