So, I'm generally a lurker, but I'm running into a difficult problem I'm not sure how to solve.
I was just hired at a non-profit community center (keeping it vague for confidentiality) as an assistant administrator. I am one of two paid employees, and we work together to run the building 25 hours a week. 3 hours open to the public, 2 for preparation, paperwork, and organization.
I love my job already, it's perfect for me and the people I work with are fantastic. But, there is a monthly board meeting that I am attending, on Valentine's Day at 5:30-6:30pm or maybe more, that I am not being paid for. Nor is the Administrator I work for. This is the issue for me. I didn't know I was even obligated to be there until just as I left work this morning, so I can introduce myself to the Board.
The board is made up of volunteers who come at different intervals, usually once a week for the active ones and certain times of the year for others. None of them are paid anything, but they are also my bosses.
The treasurer, and the woman who conducted my interview has said that she doesn't believe we have to be paid for this, because they are a non-profit.
From what I've been told, my position is generally supposed to run the meeting and gather the information about the community center's logistics beforehand, during working hours. But, I feel that this is both illegal and disrespectful to my time and life. I have family, friends, and a significant other I'd rather be spending my free time with, especially on Valentine's Day.
Can anyone give me advice on how to approach getting my time paid and specific information about this topic? I'm young and inexperienced, so anything would be appreciated.