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Join the Alaska Health Fair Board of Directors

Help shape the future of Alaska Health Fair

Help Shape a Healthier Alaska

For decades, Alaska Health Fair has helped bring affordable health screenings, education, and preventive health resources to communities across our state.

Behind that work is a dedicated Board of Directors helping guide where we go next.

You don’t have to be a healthcare professional or have previous nonprofit board experience. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the health of Alaskans, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Serve on the Alaska Health Fair Board?

Serving on our Board is an opportunity to help strengthen an organization that reaches Alaskans in communities large and small across the state.

As a Board Member, you'll have the opportunity to:
  • Help shape the future of preventive health services across Alaska.
  • Bring your professional experience, ideas, and perspective to the table.
  • Help strengthen partnerships within Alaska's communities.
  • Advocate for affordable and accessible health screenings and education.
  • Work alongside other community-minded leaders who care about Alaska.
  • Help ensure Alaska Health Fair remains strong and sustainable for generations to come.

A strong board benefits from different backgrounds, experiences, communities, and ways of thinking.

We’re interested in hearing from people with experience in areas such as healthcare, public health, finance and accounting, business, law, human resources, marketing and communications, technology, education, fundraising, nonprofit leadership, and community service.

But please don’t let that list stop you from applying.

Most importantly, we’re looking for people who care about Alaska and believe in improving the health of Alaskans.

Our Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and fiduciary oversight to help ensure Alaska Health Fair fulfills its mission with integrity, financial responsibility, and long-term sustainability.
  • Board members are asked to:
  • Attend monthly Board meetings and come prepared to participate.
  • Serve on committees or special projects that align with their interests and expertise.
  • Stay informed about Alaska Health Fair programs, operations, and priorities.
  • Be an ambassador for Alaska Health Fair in their community.
  • Build relationships with community partners, sponsors, donors, and supporters.
  • Share their professional knowledge, skills, and connections.
  • Support the organization's financial sustainability through advocacy, introductions, participation in fundraising activities, and, when possible, a personally meaningful annual contribution.
  • Work collaboratively with fellow Board members and Alaska Health Fair leadership.

We want prospective Board members to know what to expect before they apply.

Typical commitment: approximately 4–6 hours per month, including a monthly Board meeting and committee or project work.

Board members are expected to participate actively, follow through on commitments, and make Board service a meaningful part of their community involvement.

  • Regularly attend Alaska Health Fair Board Meetings and important related meetings. If unable to attend, notify the Board Chair or the Executive Director of absence.
  • Stay informed about committee matters and prepare for meetings by reviewing and commenting on minutes and reports.
  • Volunteer for and willingly accept assignments and complete them thoroughly and on time.
  • Enhance community awareness about health fairs and promote the organization.
  • Participate in fundraising for the agency.
  • Lead fundraising efforts by example. This includes making an annual donation that is meaningful to you.
  • Offer personal skills and expertise to Alaska Health Fair and build a collegial working relationship with other board members and staff representatives that contribute to consensus.

Why We’re Expanding Our Board

Alaska Health Fair is entering an important period of growth and evolution, and we’re seeking new board members who can help us strengthen our organization and expand our impact across Alaska.

Interested? We'd Love to Meet You.

Serving on the Alaska Health Fair Board is an opportunity to make a real difference in communities across our state.

Whether your experience comes from healthcare, business, finance, education, communications, community leadership—or somewhere completely different—your perspective may be exactly what our Board needs.

If Alaska Health Fair’s mission speaks to you, we invite you to apply below.

Board of Directors Application

Name(Required)
Email(Required)
Address(Required)
Are you able to attend monthly Board meetings?(Required)
Would a commitment of approximately 4–6 hours per month for Board meetings, committee work, and other Board activities work with your current schedule?(Required)
Are there particular areas where you would be most interested in contributing?

What happens after you apply?

After reviewing your application, a member of the Alaska Health Fair Board or staff will contact you for an introductory conversation. This is an opportunity for us to learn more about you—and for you to ask questions and decide whether board service is the right fit for you.