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Board of Directors Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Director on the Nashville Food Cooperative Board! We are so pleased you want to work on the initiative in such a substantive way. We are looking forward to getting to know you.

To help evaluate candidates, the Board has established this application process. Anyone wishing to run for the Board of Directors must submit this application by the deadline below.

Per the Cooperative’s By-laws, candidates must be Co-Owners of the Cooperative, whose membership is in good standing. For those on a payment plan, this means that they must be up to date on their payments. Candidates cannot be in competition with or affiliated with any enterprise that is in competition with the Cooperative.

We are a working Board! The time commitment as a Director ranges from 10-15 hours per month. Though demanding at times, this work is highly rewarding and fun.

Directors are expected to:

  1. Prepare for and attend monthly Board meetings.
  2. Attend Board training sessions and the Annual Owners Meeting.
  3. Serve on at least one Board working group and volunteer for projects.
  4. Be available for electronic communication between meetings.
  5. Be able to devote additional time during the orientation and transition stage. This includes a virtual training course for Board Members offered by the Food Co-op Initiative as well as additional meetings to get fully up to speed.

Requirements

To qualify for a Board nomination, candidates must:

  • Be a Co-Owner of the Nashville Food Co-op.
  • Not have any conflict of interests that may impact the ability to serve the co-op.
  • Attend a “Run for the Board” virtual meeting or otherwise speak with a Board 
member about your interest and Board expectations.
  • Complete the candidate application form and submit by the stated deadline.
  • Pass an initial screening with the Board to ensure your skills and capacity match our 
current needs.
  • Sign an acknowledgement of our Board Member Agreement.

Desired attributes

By far the most important attribute for a Director is the willingness and ability to commit time and energy to the Board’s work on a consistent basis.

Keeping in mind our goals of Locally Sourced, Community Owned, and  Sustainably Operated we are looking for applicants who can bring the following interest or skills to the board:

  • Fundraising expertise,
  • Lobbying experience,
  • Distribution experience,
  • Content and media creation
  • Marketing experience.

Fill out the form below to complete the application. 

Applications will be accepted through May 1, 2026. 

Please email us at info@nashvillefood.coop with any questions.
We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!