• What does the role of a WFC Member involve?
• Requirements
• How to Apply

The WCA Financial Committee (WFC) is looking for new volunteer members! The opportunity to apply is open to all; it is not a requirement to currently hold a position in the WCA to be considered for membership.

What does the role of a WFC Member involve?

Being a WFC member is a varied role given the wide range of tasks the committee undertakes - it does not necessarily mean being responsible for all of the below list of tasks. Given the varied tasks of the committee members will work on a subset of this list depending on their skillset and goals as a volunteer:

• Assist in the regular bookkeeping of the WCA: tracking all payments and receipts along with appropriate documentation

• Assist in the management of the WCA Dues system (the WCA’s main source of revenue), including invoicing, communications, and policy development

• Assist in the management of the WCA’s equipment programs - both the Gear team (facilitating discounted purchases of timing equipment for Regional Organizations and Delegates) and Equipment Funding (using WCA funds to purchase equipment for developing cubing communities)

• Work with Senior Delegates to administer the WCA’s Travel Funding programs - facilitating travel of WCA Delegates to new regions or for training/supervision purposes

• Assist in the management of the WCA’s Regional Organization funding program

• Work with the WCA Treasurer to create public and internal reports on the finances of the WCA and funding programs

• Work with the WCA Treasurer to develop and maintain the WCA Budget

• Develop policy and processes for new financial initiatives of the WCA

• Other financial tasks requested by the WCA Board or in accordance with the WCA Motions

For more information about the responsibilities of the WFC, please refer to 10.2024.6 - Financial Committee and 11.2024.1 - Finances. The annual WCA Financial Reports, available on the WCA Documents page under "Finances", also provide useful background on the committee's operations.

Requirements

While the many responsibilities of the WFC are diverse enough that no single list of required skills can cover all potential applicants, the following basic abilities are necessary:

• Ability to communicate clearly in written English

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Ability to commit approximately 5 hours per week on average to committee work

• Ability to consistently review and respond to committee emails and Slack messages

Depending on what area(s) of responsibility you might be interested in, some or all of the following attributes may strengthen your application. In your application documents, please highlight any that you have, and connect them to your motivation for joining the WFC and any area(s) of responsibility that you are interested in.

Skills which which support all WFC member tasks:

• Creative problem solving skills

• Data analysis skills

• Experience with spreadsheets and Google G Suite

• Experience in finances and/or accounting

Skills which support specific WFC member areas of responsibility, but are not required for all members of the team:

• Experience in applying for grants and/or administering grant programs

• Knowledge of non-profit and/or corporate policy development

• Knowledge of non-profit and/or corporate finance and budgeting

• Knowledge of United States tax laws and Internal Revenue Service regulations

How to Apply

To apply, please assemble the an application document which includes the following:

• A personal introduction

• Summary of activities done for the WCA and for the cubing community

• Overview of skills relevant to the role, including any relevant professional experience

• Motivation for applying to the WFC

• If you have interest in one or more of the areas of responsibility listed in ‘What does the role of a WFC Member involve’ section above, please indicate so in your application documents. Interest in any specific area is not necessarily required for your application to be considered.

To submit your application, please email your application document as a single PDF to the WFC Leader, Edward Hollingdale (ehollingdale@worldcubeassociation.org) by Friday 10 January 2025 at 23:59 UTC. You will receive a prompt response confirming receipt of your application, and your application will be reviewed by the WFC Leader and existing WFC members. You may receive a request for a virtual interview as part of the application process.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate in reaching out first before submitting your application by contacting the WFC Leader (ehollingdale@worldcubeassociation.org). Thank you for your interest in joining the WFC, and we look forward to receiving your applications!