About the Saint Andrews Civic Trust

The Saint Andrews Civic Trust (SACT) is a registered not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, stewardship, and interpretation of the historic built environment and cultural landscape of Saint Andrews. Through advocacy, education, restoration projects, and community partnerships, SACT works to ensure that the town’s architectural heritage is protected and meaningfully sustained for future generations.

As SACT enters a new phase of growth marked by major preservation initiatives, capital projects, and expanded fundraising efforts - we are seeking to strengthen our Board of Directors with skilled, committed volunteers who can provide practical expertise and strategic leadership.

Opportunity

SACT is currently recruiting Volunteer Board Members to join a working board that plays an active role in governance, oversight, and strategic support of the organization’s mission.  We are particularly interested in candidates who bring professional experience and functional expertise.

​Our goal is to build a balanced, skills-based board capable of supporting complex projects, funding initiatives, and long-term organizational sustainability.

Priority Skills & Experience

While all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, SACT has identified the following areas as priority needs for the Board at this time:

• Project Management: Experience managing complex projects, ideally within construction, heritage restoration, or capital initiatives. Familiarity with grant-funded or phased projects is an asset.
• Funding & Grants: Demonstrated experience in grant research, application writing, compliance, reporting, and/or strategic fundraising. Experience with government, foundation, or heritage-based funding programs is highly desirable.
• Legal Expertise: Background in legal or contract law, particularly as it relates to not-for-profit governance, property, agreements, risk, or regulatory compliance.​
• Architectural / Engineering / Heritage Preservation: Technical knowledge of heritage conservation, architecture, engineering, or building restoration—beyond general historical interest. Experience with historic materials, structural assessments, or conservation standards is a strong asset.

Additional skills that would strengthen the Board include:

• Local Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Fundraising and Campaign Development
• Finance, Banking, Accounting, or Tax Expertise
• Government Relations (Municipal, Provincial, or Federal)
• Organizational Leadership and Business Management
• Human Resources or People Operations (particularly related to part-time or project-based resources)
• Not-for-Profit Governance and Fundraising Strategy

Time Commitment

Board members typically serve a term of up to three years, with the possibility of renewal.

Participation includes regular board meetings, committee involvement, and engagement on specific initiatives aligned with individual expertise.

This is a volunteer position; however, board members play a meaningful and impactful role in shaping the future of one of New Brunswick’s most significant heritage communities.

Selection Process

SACT is committed to a transparent and skills-based recruitment process.
Applications will be evaluated using a competency matrix aligned to the priority skills outlined above.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to in-person interviews with members of the Board.
Final appointments will be made by the board and with the objective of creating a well-balanced, high-functioning board.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

1. A brief letter of interest outlining relevant experience and areas of contribution
2. A current résumé or professional biography

Applications and inquiries may be sent to: [email protected] by February 28, 2026.

Help shape the future of St. Andrews’ historic legacy.

Join a board where expertise, stewardship, and community impact truly matter.

The Saint Andrews Civic Trust is getting its chance to revitalize the Charlotte County Courthouse and surrounding properties. The town and the civic trust have entered negotiations to transfer the land hosting the courthouse and Old Gaol properties following a council vote July 21.

Paid Subscribers of the Telegraph Journal can read the full story HERE.

On March 27, 2025, our Board Vice-President James Geneau was a guest on CBC Radio to discuss the Courthouse Commons Project. For nearly a decade the fate of the historic Charlotte County Court House has been up in the air.  James Geneau spoke on a new proposal that could breathe new life into the national historic site as part of the Courthouse Commons project we undertook in 2024.

You can listen to the interview HERE.