Applications Due by Friday, September 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We’re currently recruiting up to eight new board members over the next two years—four to begin their terms in 2026 and four more in 2027. This is a great opportunity to bring your voice, leadership, and ideas to a dynamic and impactful organization.
2025 Elections: Members elected this year will begin their term in January 2026, with their first meeting at the Annual Board Meeting on February 5, 2026.
2026 Elections: Another group of members could be elected this year to begin serving in 2027.
Whether you’re ready to step in now or planning ahead for next year, we encourage you to apply! We’re excited to meet passionate individuals who want to help shape Northspan’s future.
This application process is open to everyone & the board desires increased representation from the following:
- GEOGRAPHY
- The six sovereign American Indian nations (Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Leech Lake, Mille Lacs, and Red Lake) of northeastern Minnesota,
- Two of the seven counties (Carlton, Cook Itasca, Lake, Northern St. Louis and Koochiching) of northeast Minnesota,
- Five counties (Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine) in East Central Minnesota.
- ETHNICITY/RACE (black, indigenous, persons of color)
- BACKGROUND (business & industry, small business, and entrepreneurs)
- We also encourage those between the ages of 65+ years old and 18-34 years old perspectives to apply.
Applications must be completed and received by Friday, September 12, 2025 at 4:00PM to be considered. All applications and resumes are reviewed by board members who will interview top candidates in mid-October. Applicants will be notified by September 26th whether or not they have been selected for the interview round. Interviews will take place the week of September 29th.
Before filling out the application, please read the Board Member Position Description HERE.
Click RIGHT HERE to submit your application & resume!
Thank you for your interest in serving on the Northspan Board of Directors.