September 04, 2014
Are you interested in joining ArtStarts' Board of Directors?
Over the next six months, we are seeking to fill three openings on our Board of Directors. The ideal candidate(s) will have previous Board or Committee experience, and bring professional experience in one of the following areas:
Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply below. The deadline to apply is September 30, 2014.
ArtStarts General Board Member - August 2014
ArtStarts is committed to ensuring our Board reflects the communities we serve. Our recruitment processes strive to ensure a diversity of backgrounds and experiences are represented, including ethnicity, gender, age, geography and cultural background.
Position Description & Link to Our Mission
ArtStarts provides innovative arts programs for young people, practical resources for teachers and artists, and leadership in advocacy for arts in education. ArtStarts Board Members look at their responsibility through three lenses: strategic (setting priorities and monitoring performance), generative (big picture questions and big picture thinking) and fiduciary (stewardship of assets and accountability).
The ArtStarts Board operates as a governing body and concentrates on developing and monitoring goals and policies; focusing primarily on external factors and the future rather than internal operations and the past. We regularly assess our performance and effectiveness as a board and have an active board development plan. This approach ultimately supports ArtStarts to successfully deliver its mandate of promoting art and creativity among British Columbia's young people.
Qualifications
Over the next six months, we are seeking to fill three openings on our Board of Directors. The ideal candidate(s) will have previous Board or Committee experience, and bring professional experience in one of the following areas:
Previous involvement in arts programming or advocacy would be considered an asset. The candidate(s) must reside in British Columbia and we would particularly welcome applications from those based outside of the Lower Mainland.
Required attributes of ArtStarts board members include:
ArtStarts is committed to providing all members of the Board with an appropriate orientation to the Society and their role as Directors, to ensure all Board Members are familiar with and equipped to effectively carry out their responsibilities.
Deliverables / Duties
Time Commitment
Board meetings typically take place from 5pm to 6:30pm on the third Thursday of each month. Directors are expected to read all materials in advance and come prepared to contribute to the discussion. Directors can attend in person or join by conference call. Three times per year the Board meets in person (on a Friday night and Saturday from 9am to 3pm): typically in February, May and October. ArtStarts pays travel expenses for out-of-town members to attend.
Board members are also expected to serve on a committee, which involves attending approximately 4 to 8 meetings per year and working on deliverables between meetings. Approximate time commitment is 5 to 10 hours per month.
Benefits & Recognition
Volunteers who contribute their time and knowledge as ArtStarts Board Members benefit from:
Contact
Please apply with a cover letter and resume before September 30, 2014 to:
ArtStarts Governance Committee, at [email protected]
In your cover letter, please address the following two questions:
Interviews will take place in early October 2014.
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