Nonprofit Board Director — Governance

Board Director/Member – Culture Shock CanadaAt Culture Shock Canada, we believe in using Hip Hop inspired dance to advocate for positive change. With over 25 years of experience in cultivating entertainment, education and empowerment in our communities, we want to expand our team to continue our mission. Here’s where you come in: we’re looking for dynamic, outspoken Board Directors/Members who share our passion for making a difference and can bring a strategic mindset that’ll help drive us toward our goals. This role will involve active collaboration, decisiveness and the ability to be holistically impartial and outspoken in the organization’s growth. Board members will work closely with the rest of the board to support this.While we are Ottawa Based we are open to applicants from across the Ontario Province and CanadaWHAT YOU GETA chance to expand on your leadership and governance skillsHands-on experience as a board member for a grassroots organizationContribute to the development and rebuilding of a Board of Directors SlateGrowth and leadership opportunities within a dynamic teamA letter of recommendation for your professional resumeA great opportunity to give back to your communityRESPONSIBILITIESAttend 4 mandatory Board meetings within a yearAdhoc Meetings and Committee meetings on an as needed basisKnow the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs as well as understand its collective purposeFaithfully read and understand the organization’s financial statements and board materials in advance of meetingsServe as active advocates and ambassadors for the organizationFully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its missionLeverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to achieve the organization’s missionHelp identify professional connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing, and influence public policyPrepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetingsParticipate fully in one or more committees or task forcesEngage in learning opportunities to better understand the community we serveRespect the experiences of all who bring their voices and lived experiences into the boardroom and the organizationUphold the legal duties and laws regarding nonprofit governanceFollow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutionsSign an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetingsMaintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the organizationQUALIFICATIONS AND POSITION REQUIREMENTSLeadership, visioning and decision-making skillsAdministration & Operational lenses and knowledgeMarketing, PR, fundraising, or grant writing knowledge is an assetHighly self-motivated team playerExcellent written and oral communication skillsCritical reading and thinking skillsA growth mindsetWe are interested in having Board Members from different backgrounds, including, but not limited to: Advocacy, Education, Mental Health, Arts Administration, Inclusive Practices/Social Justice, Truth and Reconciliation, Anti Racism, Policy, Legal etc.Experience in the non-profit or charitable sector, specifically within the realm of arts and youth is an assetTIMELINE AND COMMITMENT:Minimum 2 year commitment, including 3 month provisional period2-5 hours per weekTO APPLY:Please send your resume and a brief statement of intent to board@cultureshockcanada.org indicating Board of Directors Position in the subject line.While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.About Culture Shock Canada Community Programs:Through structured Hip Hop dance-based education and enrichment programs for youth, Culture Shock Canada (CSC) addresses issues of social isolation & self-esteem, and builds relational, teamwork, and leadership skills. These programs provide enriching self-esteem building activities, education in relational, teamwork and leadership skills, as well as a platform for practicing those skills, developing social bonds, and successfully working towards a challenging long-term goal with peers. This contributes to greater resilience; helping youth to reach their full potential.CSC offers structured, after-school, Hip Hop dance programs for children and youth ages 6-18 in partnership with local community centers, YMCA’s, Boys and Girls Clubs, schools, and other child and youth organizations (Community Partner Organizations). Activities take place on location of the Community Partner Organizations in a safe and positive environment. They are run by qualified adult instructors that have received youth and dance teacher training through CSC. #J-18808-Ljbffr