November 26, 2012

Seeking a professional artist to join ArtStarts' Board of Directors

Are you an artist interested in helping shape ArtStarts? We are currently seeking a professional artist to join our Board of Directors.

ArtStarts Board Members are led to 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). This approach ultimately supports ArtStarts to successfully deliver its mandate of promoting art and creativity among British Columbia's young people.

Qualifications:

• We are currently seeking a professional artist to join our Board of Directors.
• The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people in a variety of disciplines as well as have previous Board or Committee experience.
• The candidate must reside in British Columbia and can be based outside of the Lower Mainland.

Other attributes include:  

• Strategic thinking
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively   
• Interest in promoting art and creativity in young people

Benefits & Recognition:

Volunteers who contribute their time and knowledge as ArtStarts Board Members benefit from:

• Networking opportunities in the arts and education sectors;
• Professional growth opportunities through guest speakers and workshops;
• Forging meaningful relationships with fellow volunteers, staff and community;
• Building strategic and visionary thinking;
• Opportunities to spark individual creativity.

Duties:
    

• Attends monthly board meetings
• Serves on a committee
• Supports special events as required
• Acts as an ambassador of ArtStarts to external stakeholders

Position Start Date: January 2013

Time commitment: 5 hours per month (evenings and weekends)

How to apply:

Submit your CV and letter of interest to [email protected] that explains:

• what you hope to contribute to the ArtStarts Board of Directors
• what you hope to gain from the ArtStarts Board of Directors

For more information, please contact:
Navida Nuraney
604.336.0626 ext 107
[email protected]