FASD United (formerly NOFAS)

General

• Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO they develop and implement FASD United’s strategic plan
• Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by FASD United for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
• Approving FASD United’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
• Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the CEO
• Assisting the CEO, board chair, and governance committee in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
• Partnering with the CEO and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
• Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments
• Representing FASD United to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
• Ensuring FASD United’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities FASD United serves

Board Member

Justice

• Address issues related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) within the legal system
• Raise awareness among judges, lawyers, and other justice professionals
• Advocate for appropriate accommodations and interventions
• Provide advice and recommendations to the Board of Directors and to FASD United staff

Justice Advisory Committee

Attorney

• Conduct legal research on topics related to FASD and the justice system (e.g., competency, Miranda rights, sentencing, diversion, disability accommodations)
• Identify and summarize relevant case law, statutes, and emerging legal trends
• Support development of legal briefs, memoranda, and issue summaries
• Assist in research and drafting components of amicus curiae briefs
• Compile supporting evidence, citations, and interdisciplinary research (legal + clinical)
• Track relevant appellate and post-conviction cases involving FASD-related issues
• Support the development of training materials for legal professionals (judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, law enforcement)
• Assist in creating fact sheets, legal guides, and presentation materials
• Translate complex legal and clinical concepts into accessible formats
• Assist with preparation of Justice Advisory Committee materials (agendas, summaries, research briefs)
• Support coordination of subject-matter experts and contributors
• Participate in internal discussions and contribute insights where appropriate

Legal Intern, Unpaid – Academic Credit Eligible

• Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO to develop and implement FASD United’s strategic plan
• Reviewing outcomes and metrics created by FASD United for evaluating its impact, and regularly measuring its performance and effectiveness using those metrics; reviewing agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
• Approving FASD United’s annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions; being informed of, and meeting all, legal and fiduciary responsibilities
• Contributing to an annual performance evaluation of the CEO
• Assisting the CEO, board chair, and governance committee in identifying and recruiting other Board Members
• Partnering with the CEO and other board members to ensure that board resolutions are carried out
• Serving on committees or task forces and taking on special assignments
• Representing FASD United to stakeholders; acting as an ambassador for the organization
• Ensuring FASD United’s commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects the communities FASD United serves