Treasurer for Ballet Edmonton

Description of Charity/Foundation:

Ballet Edmonton is a contemporary ballet company led by celebrated Canadian choreographer Wen Wei Wang. We create and present three mainstage contemporary balletic works each season as well as tour nationally. Our season runs from September to May each year, and we employ nine full-time dancers. The Triffo Theatre is our home theatre located inside Allard Hall at MacEwan University. We are a collaborative organization that tells stories through ballet. Our rehearsal process is rooted in classical ballet but is also deeply committed to exploring new movement vocabulary that allows us to tell stories in an engaging, innovative and dynamic way.

Description of Role:

We are looking for a CPA to join our Board as Treasurer or Assitant Treasurer. The Ballet Edmonton Board meets one monthly, eleven times each season. The treasurer would be responsible to assist with monthly financial reporting and revue year-end financials. Time commitment is approximately 5-8 per month, including monthly board meetings. We encourage all board members to come to our Mainstage performances to understand who we are and engage with our company. For a complete description of this posting, please visit our website.

Certification or Education Required: CPA/CA designation required. We are looking for someone who appreciates the role the arts have to play in building the community. Ballet Edmonton is a welcoming, collaborative organization that values the time and insights of our volunteer board.

Contact:

Sheri Somerville