OPA Board Member-At-Large 

The members-at-large are responsible for attending Board meetings and conducting Board business.

Job Duties

• Attend OPA Board meetings, participate in running the organization, and vote on motions.  Must attend a minimum of four Board meetings per year.

• Complete short term projects as needed.

Education / Experience / Skills

• This is one job where the unique skills of each member are a true asset.  

• Some knowledge of OPA procedures is very helpful.

• Willingness to get involved a must.

Special projects of previous Members at Large

• Group buys, purchasing and packaging large quantities of materials for members.

• Research into non-profit corporate budget procedures.

• Ceramic Showcase storage space key coordinator.

• Maintain the OPA equipment inventory. 

• Show set-up at City Hall

• OPA and Ceramic Showcase planning retreats.

• Research forming an OPA Endowment Fund

• Attended meetings for “Creative Capacity” held by Portland City Commissioner as a representative for OPA.

• Organize the OPA show at the new Museum of Contemporary Craft 

• Liaison members to Travel Portland.  

• Assist in updating OPA bylaws

• International program development