Volunteer Board Member, Secretary

3 weeks ago


Burnaby, Canada My Artist's Corner Full time

**My Artist’s Corner, MAC**

**Directors, Position Descriptions: Secretary**

My Artist’s Corner (MAC) Society is a non-profit society providing opportunities for artists living with mental health issues in Burnaby and New Westminster. MAC’s mission is “_to empower individuals to explore their artistic potential on their journey of mental health & wellness, while combating stigma through highlighting abilities rather than disabilities_”. Members of the Board inspire others to support our artists. They are leaders in promoting our artists in the community. In partnership with the other Board members, the Secretary ensures that the work of the Board is based on good practices and is well-documented.

**Responsible to**:Board of Directors (President)

**Responsibilities**:
Records minutes of Board meetings. Ensures minutes of meeting are distributed promptly after meetings.

Keeps copies of MAC Society’s bylaws and policy statements

Keeps record of Board attendance and Society membership

Ensures copies of minutes of both Board and Committee meetings are kept.

As captured in the bylaws:
(a) issuing notices of general meetings and directors’ meetings;
(b) taking minutes of general meetings and directors’ meetings;
(c) keeping the records of the Society in accordance with the Act;
(d) conducting the correspondence of the Board;
(e) filing the annual report of the Society and making any other filings with the registrar under the Act.

**Skills & Experience**

Ability to synthesize information and to accurately summarize proceedings.

Organizational ability

Ability to work as part of a team

Planning ability

**Benefits & Recognition**

Be an essential member of the MAC Society board, integral to the success of the organization.

Learn about mental health, art, recovery, and creativity

Meet great new people

Give back to your community

**Other Requirements**

Criminal record check

Two references.

**Number of Volunteers Required** 1

**Approximate Position Start Date**

September 2023

**Approximate Position End Date**

September 2025 or 2026

**Time commitment**

8 hours per month for 2 or 3 years for Board responsibilities.

**Time & Day of Volunteer Engagement**

Board meetings; monthly, fourth Monday evening, 7pm-8pm or occasionally 8:30pm. Other events; various.

**Work Location**

Board meetings; Generally by Zoom, Annual General Meeting (September) is at Burnaby ECHO Clubhouse, 109-7355 Canada Way

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 2 per week

**Salary**: $1.00 per year

COVID-19 considerations:
We are currently meeting virtually.

**Experience**:

- secretarial: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC

Application deadline: 2023-09-08
Expected start date: 2023-09-15


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