Join the BrightSide Board of Directors

BrightSide Produce is increasing access to fresh produce in underserved communities across the Twin Cities. We’re looking for passionate, community-minded individuals to join our Board of Directors and help guide our mission, build our impact, and strengthen our organizational sustainability.

If you believe access to affordable healthy food is a right—not a privilege—we’d love to hear from you.

Is This You?

Before you fill out our short interest form, here are three non-negotiables we ask all potential board members to align with:

  • You approach food access with a public health mindset.

  • You’re okay with conventional (non-organic) produce if it means more people gain access to more affordable produce.

  • You believe access to healthy food should be a basic human right.

What We’re Looking For

We’re building a board that reflects the strengths and diversity of the communities we serve. We’re especially interested in candidates with experience in:

  • Fundraising and development

  • Finance and accounting

  • Community organizing or lived experience with food insecurity

  • Strategic planning or nonprofit governance

  • Marketing, communications, or law

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities.

Board Expectations

  • Attend quarterly board meetings (virtual or in-person)

  • Serve on at least one committee or working group

  • Be an ambassador for BrightSide in your networks

  • Term length: 2 years (renewable)

  • No set give/get, but all members are expected to contribute in a meaningful way.

Why Join BrightSide?

You’ll join a small, collaborative nonprofit that’s punching above its weight. You’ll help shape a model that’s nationally recognized and truly unique—blending entrepreneurship, public health, and food justice—and you’ll work alongside people who care deeply about our local food system.

👉 Meet our current board members

Ready to Learn More?

Fill out this short form to tell us about yourself and why you’re interested!

We’ll follow up within 2 weeks to schedule a conversation.