Board of Trustee Job Description
Board of trustees members oversee a company or organization and make decisions regarding its business management. Board members are considered executive employees, and they are usually appointed to their jobs. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the annual salary of an executive in May 2008 was $100,000 to $130,000.
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Education and Training Requirements
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Education requirements vary by company or organization; however, many companies require board members to have held prior executive positions. Some executives do not have a formal degree because work experience is more important, but some hold bachelor's or master's degrees.
Skills
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Candidates must have a vast knowledge of the company they serve. Communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills are also important.
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Job Duties
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Duties vary by company or organization; however, many board trustees are in charge of electing board members, overseeing the management of the organization, delegating duties and following laws and legal guidelines.
Work Environment
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Board of trustees members work in an office environment in a board room, office or meeting room.
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