Volunteer Board Member for SkirtsAfire
| Description of Charity/Foundation: |
| Founded in 2012, SkirtsAfire is Edmonton’s only theatre and multidisciplinary arts festival featuring women-identifying and non-binary artists. In conjunction with International Women’s Day, our 10 day festival runs each March at various venues in Edmonton. We present powerful and insightful stories to a diverse audience that is hungry to be moved by passionate performances and exhibitions. Programming reflects the true diversity of the thriving arts community in Alberta and Canada, and is adaptive in its approach in order to remain responsive to the needs of artists and audiences. SkirtsAfire Festival values diversity in the women we represent and therefore welcomes women artists of all diverse backgrounds including trans women, self-identifying women, non-binary people, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, all ethnicities and all abilities. |
| Description of Role: |
| We’re currently inviting individuals to consider joining our Board and Committees. We’re looking for individuals from a variety of backgrounds, from business leaders and professionals, to arts administrators, and students. We have several opportunities available. Make a difference! Consider joining the Board of Directors and/or one of our Committees. You’ll be working with a dynamic, fun and inclusive team to help advance governance, structures, and processes that will guide the organization in its growth. As a Committee member, you’ll be supporting the Board in planning and executing various strategies. Time commitment is approximately 6 hours per month for meetings, committee work and events. Our job advertisement and more information can be found here. |
| Certification or Education Required: |
| • Leadership, management or professional background in either finance, accounting, human resources, legal, marketing, fundraising, communications or public relations. Individuals working toward a designation are welcome to apply. • Experience with non-profit Board governance and funding is an asset, or an interest to grow experience in this area. • Ability to fulfill the time commitment and responsibilities of the role. • Motivated and inclusive team player. • 1 Year to 2 Years |
| Contact: |
| Lilli Chevrier at lilli.chevrier@gmail.com |
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