Join Our Board
South Baltimore Gateway Partnership is looking for community members to serve on our Board of Directors. Applications will be made available Monday, July 1st at 10:00am and must be submitted through our online portal by Friday, August 16th at 5:00pm.
Preference will be given to applicants who live in, work for, or represent an organization/business in one of the following neighborhoods:
Barre Circle, Carroll-Camden Industrial Area, Cherry Hill, Federal Hill, Federal Hill South, Lakeland, Mount Winans, Otterbein, Pigtown/Washington Village, Ridgely’s Delight, Riverside, Saint Paul, Sharp-Leadenhall, South Baltimore, Spring Garden Industrial Area, Stadium Area, Westport
Selection Criteria: What SBGP is Looking For
SBGP currently has one (1) seat available for a two-year term, starting January 1, 2025. There may be additional opportunities to join the board, so all interested in participation are encouraged to apply.
SBGP is looking for people with enthusiasm, a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others, and the ability to invest the time required and comply with the technical requirements, rules, and expectations previously described. Please refer to the SBGP Board Application Guidance for full criteria, expectations, and obligations.
In addition, SBGP is seeking the following:
- Individuals who Represent a Constituency in the District (for example: a resident, business owner, neighborhood leader, sector representative, or institution representative). If you represent a constituency, SBGP would like to know/see:
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- Capacity and plan for communication of SBGP work with that constituency
- Length of residency/representation of constituency (at least 2 years, additional benefit if longer)
- Past engagement/familiarity with SBGP (of the representative or constituency)
- Letter/s of recommendation from constituency/ies; community support or opposition
- Geographic Distribution. SBGP has a goal of broad geographic distribution, including residents and business representatives of the East, West, and South Sectors as identified in the South Baltimore Gateway Master Plan.
- Skills/Expertise Relevant to SBGP’s Work. People bring many talents to this Board, and it is not necessary that every member have specific professional expertise. However, it is always useful to have Board members with skills that relate to SBGP’s work. For example, this could include a background in finance and accounting, environmental sustainability and/or engineering, law, real estate (architecture, engineering, project management, development), or grantmaking. If you have this kind of expertise, please let us know.
Board Application Resources
All applicants must review the application guidance prior to submitting an application. You may download the application below to assist with review and preparation. All applications must be submitted online. Online application will open at 10:00am on Monday, July 1st.