The Schoharie River Center is seeking interested and committed people to join our board.
We invite dedicated, diverse, and passionate people to join the board of the Schoharie River Center. We are an active and working board that focuses on uniting and empowering people to protect Schoharie Valley and Mohawk River watershed resources and their communities. We are seeking to diversify our skills, experiences, and membership, as well as strengthen our relationships with like-minded organizations across these regions.
If you would like to nominate yourself or someone you know (with their permission), please fill out some preliminary information here.
Our nominations process is always active, so submit information any time. Once you have submitted, someone from the Schoharie River Center will contact the potential nominee via email within two weeks.
About the Schoharie River Center
Our mission: to instill a love for learning, arts and science, promote the values of stewardship for our local environment, and encourage the positive and responsible involvement of all individuals in their communities.

The Schoharie River Center is a not-for-profit organization ​dedicated to educational and cultural programming about the Schoharie Creek and the communities which make up the Schoharie River Valley. Formed in 1999, it is a membership organization which sponsors and operates Environmental Study Team (EST) programs in the surrounding counties. Located in Burtonsville, NY, the Schoharie River Center is also active in a variety of community, historical and Cultural programs and activities. We have expanded out programs to include the Mohawk River Valley and watershed and neighboring communities.
Our website highlights the Schoharie River Center’s accomplishments and core programs. For an overview of our programs and activities, visit schoharierivercenter.org. You can also contact our Executive Director John McKeeby (518 875-6230).
Our board is active and engaged. We apply a range of skills from academia, law, activism, and the public and private sectors, to supporting and collaborating with our communities. There are many ways to support both the board and the alliance, but each board member commits to giving some time and labor every month. You can find information about our board here. Feel free to reach out to any one of us with questions.
We are eager to grow our board with representation from the diverse communities who live, work, and play in the Schoharie and Mohawk River Valleys. We are eager to take meaningful steps towards being a more open and inclusive organization. One of these steps is to ensure that a diverse group of people know about the opportunity to serve on our board. We particularly encourage those who would not normally consider themselves typical board candidates.
Board Responsibilities
Schoharie River Center board members should expect to be active and engaged with fulfilling our organizational mission. At a minimum, board members will be expected to:
Serve a three-year term
Attend our monthly Board meetings
Join and contribute to at least one committee
Review and provide feedback on SRC documents and guidelines
Commit to being present, listening actively, and communicating clearly and honestly
Remain open to diverse opinions and experiences
Attend our Annual Meeting
Make an annual donation of money that is personally significant (there is no required minimum)
Help raise funds to support our programming and operations (for example, approaching local businesses with event sponsorship materials)
If you would like to nominate yourself or someone you know (with their permission), please fill out some preliminary information here.
If you’re interested in supporting the SRC, but not through board service, please consider making a contribution here.
Schoharie River Center Call for Board Nominations (Email with answers to the following, or fill out our digital form here: Board Nomination Form
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Briefly explain your interest in joining the board. (max 200 words) *
Describe any expertise, experience, or skills you can bring to the board. (max 200 words) *
Is there anything else you would like to share?
Are you able to commit to the responsibilities listed in the call for nominations? *
If applicable, note any concerns about committing to the responsibilities listed in the call for nominations.
Do you have any questions or concerns about joining the board?
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are eager to grow our board with representation from the diverse communities who live, work, and play in the Hudson Valley. We are eager to take meaningful steps towards being a more open and inclusive organization. What is your experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Fill out nomination form HERE