Folsom Street is committed to cultivating a safe, open, and inclusive environment for the kink, leather, and alternative sexuality communities while centering equity for BIPOC and LGBTQA2I+ people in our work. We are rooted historically in the fight against gentrification and displacement both here in San Francisco, on unceded Ohlone land, and worldwide. We unite, strengthen, and affirm the community through support, resources, education, advocacy, visibility, and celebration by centering and uplifting marginalized voices. We are dedicated to sexual liberation and the right to pleasure as a crucial part of the whole liberation movement.

Folsom Street is an explicitly anti-racist organization and we are committed to decolonizing our practices. We welcome feedback and guidance from our communities. 

Director - Governance Board

We prefer that those applying have been involved with Folsom Street for at least one year (or fair event) and you will need to be accepted by a vote. Those interested in this level of service are encouraged serve one term at an associate level before seeking election to the board. Directors are voting members and are responsible for working cooperatively to ensure that all work serves the mission of Folsom Street. The commitment is for a two year term. Formal board meetings are held quarterly and at least two are open to the public yearly. All members should attend these formal meetings and notify the chair if unable to attend.

Director - Production Board

We prefer that those applying have been involved with Folsom Street for at least one year (or fair event) and you will need to be accepted by a vote. Directors are voting members and are responsible for co-leading one of the events or center departments, working cooperatively to create and execute programming, and ensuring that all work serves the mission of Folsom Street. The commitment is for a full year but is focused mainly on fair season. Formal board meetings are held quarterly and at least two are open to the public yearly. Planning meetings that the production team need to attend are as frequent as weekly from June-October.

Associate Member

Associate board members are involved with Folsom Street in a specific department, committee or project. They are non-voting members and are encouraged to take a leadership role within one working group or committee. The committment is for one full year. 

Super Volunteer

Super volunteers support Folsom Street in either event operations or with a specialized short-term project, rather than the ongoing commitments of an associate or board member. Super volunteers are required to attend a few meetings to ensure successful management of the project they’re committed to.

Questions about applying to serve on the Folsom Street Board of Directors? Email: boardquestions@folsomstreet.org