Join the Board of Vegan Hospitality!

Are you passionate about increasing the accessibility of plant based options in hospitality and tourism settings worldwide? Vegan Hospitality is seeking dedicated and dynamic individuals to join our Founding Board of Directors.

Why now? Vegan Hospitality operated as a business for 5 years, and has recently transitioned to become a nonprofit. We will be applying for 501c3 status this year, and we are building a small founding board that can mentor our visionary, hard-working and experienced co-founders by providing organizational oversight, non-profit operations guidance, and fundraising support. As a board member, you will have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of hospitality toward a more plant forward and sustainable industry.

If you have not yet read our 2024 Impact Report, we encourage you to check that out first to get to know our mission, programs, leadership, and goals.

Who We Are: Vegan Hospitality is a nonprofit organization and certification body focused on driving change in the global hospitality industry. We train, mentor and support a network of 150+ vegan consultants in 30+ countries. Our consultants collaborate with restaurants, hotels, and tourism professionals to make plant-based options accessible, enhance guest experiences, and reduce food-related emissions. As an organization, our leadership team also forms influential partnerships with global hospitality organizations to contribute to industry conversations, setting the standard for the vegan guest experience. Through providing research-backed industry education for hospitality leadership, chefs, and guest services professionals, we are working in alignment with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s goal to advance beyond sustainable hospitality toward Net Positive Hospitality.

Our Vision: Our vision is a world where vegan friendly dining options are accessible and acceptable on menus around the globe. We envision an industry where food related emissions are reduced first and foremost by shifting toward plant forward food sourcing.

What We’re Looking For: We are seeking board members who share our passion for hospitality activism and have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Fundraising and development

  • Strategic planning

  • Marketing and communications

  • Hospitality industry experience

  • Legal or compliance expertise

  • Finance and accounting

  • Advocacy and policy work

Responsibilities: As a member of the Vegan Hospitality Board of Directors, your responsibilities will include:

  • Attending quarterly board meetings (virtual)

  • A $1500 annual contribution to support our operations (raise or directly donate)

  • Contributing approximately 4-6 hours per month to board duties (see items 1-3 below)

  • 1) Providing strategic guidance in your areas of expertise to help us achieve our mission

  • 2) Supporting fundraising initiatives through personal contributions and/or donor engagement

  • 3) Serving as an ambassador for Vegan Hospitality within your network

Why Join Our Board?

  • Be part of a movement transforming the hospitality industry toward sustainability and inclusivity

  • Use your expertise to drive meaningful impact

  • Collaborate with passionate individuals who share your values

  • Work with two dynamic and mindful leaders who are dedicating their careers to accomplish a big vision

Eligibility: We unfortunately cannot consider applications from applicants living in Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, or West Coast U.S. unless you are willing to meet during untraditional hours. Our co-founders are located in AST and SAST, so our most common times for comfortable communication work for EST, AST, CST, SAST, and CET.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit a completed Board Member Application Form along with a resume, CV, or portfolio of work by January 31, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or would like more information about this opportunity, please email our Executive Director, Meredith Marin, at meredith@veganhospitality.com.

We look forward to learning more about you!

{Please note: Our organization intends to be a respectful space for all vegans, including vegans with LGBTQ+ identities, Black or Indigenous vegans, vegans of color from around the world, vegans with disabilities, and vegans who identify as Jewish, Muslim or any historically or presently marginalized religion or cultural identity. This means that if you endorse, fund, or participate in hatred or violence against one of these communities, we ask that you not apply.}