Current Opportunities

Are you our next SNO Board Member?

If you believe in equitable development, authentic civic engagement, and have a desire to support a unique, historic neighborhood while making great memories and having fun... this opportunity is for you!

We’re looking for passionate, community-minded individuals to join us to help steer the mission and growth ofSharpsburg Neighborhood Organization (SNO), a 501c3 nonprofit located just north of Pittsburgh in the borough of Sharpsburg, PA along the Allegheny River between the 62nd Street Bridge and the Highland Park Bridge. The home of Chief Guyasuta and Heinz ketchup, eco-friendly Sharpsburg is located in Fox Chapel Area School District, ranked #1 in the State. Full or character, charm and resources, Sharpsburg has also been called “a tiny ball of fun” by NEXT Pittsburgh (but we already knew that)!

SNO mission is to facilitate civic initiatives and engage volunteers to plan and complete projects that further the sense of place, pride, and community in Sharpsburg. We're working to engage residents and businesses in local community-driven projects that improve the quality of life, enhance the economic vitality, and ensure the long-term sustainability of development in our neighborhood. We envision Sharpsburg as a Community of Opportunity where all people are connected, thriving, resilient, and empowered to be the best they can be.

Our Board Membership consists of residents and business owners/employees, as well as at-large members,all dedicated to supporting SNO by providing mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by SNO's Executive Director (E.D.), the Board-E.D. relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. Key responsibilities and expectations of our board members:

Be a trusted advisor to the E.D. as they develop & implement our strategic plan.
Review SNO's outcomes and metrics to evaluate and measure our impact.
Approve SNO's annual budget, audit reports, and material business decisions, and meet all legal and fiduciary responsibilities.
Help to ensure that board resolutions are carried out.
Contribute to an annual performance evaluation of the E.D.
Serve on committees, task forces, or special assignments.
Represent SNO and act as an ambassador for the organization at events, and in the community and region at large.
Assist the E.D. and Board Chair to recruit other Board Members and ensure SNO's commitment to a diverse board and staff that reflects our community.
Make a financial contribution at a level that is meaningful for you.
Demonstrate a proven commitment to and understanding of SNO's constituents and a dedication to improving Sharpsburg for our residents and businesses.
Have an affinity for cultivating relationships and facilitating and building consensus among diverse individuals.
Bring you integrity, transparency, kindness, passion and sense of humor.
For at-large members especially, share your professional experience with significant leadership accomplishments in business, government, philanthropy, or nonprofit sector in order to help SNO be as impactful as we can be.

Want to learn more? Please email board@sharpsburgneighborhood.org, or complete our interest form at: bit.ly/SNOboard25