Vancouver Folk Fest Board of Directors

3 days ago

Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada Vancouver Folk Music Festival Full time

Applications due by January 29, 2025

The Vancouver Folk Music Festival Society is looking for leaders who have a strong desire to make arts and culture a priority in our community to serve on its Board of Directors. We are seeking people who will help build a sustainable base on which our beloved festival can thrive. Come join a fun, collaborative, respectful group of music lovers who are committed to musical discovery, the community, and the environment. Now, more than ever, we need you.
- Fundraising, donor, and government relationships
- Organizational development and leadership
- Community engagement
- Justice, equity, diversity, inclusion & accessibility (JEDI&A)
- Financial growth and management
- Event and/or non-profit organizations
- Legal expertise

**Responsibilities**
- Organizing of the Board of Directors and committees
- Providing leadership and advisement
- Financial management, including adoption and oversight of the annual budget
- Developing and providing oversight of policies and procedures
- Hiring and supervision of the Artistic and Executive Directors
- Fundraising, outreach, and promotion of the organization
- Coordinating personnel evaluations and supporting staff during hiring
- Oversight of program planning and evaluation
- Ensuring the society maintains its JEDI & A values in its decisions

**Length of term**
- Board terms are 3 years, able to be renewed once for a maximum of 2 terms (6 years).

**Meetings and Time Commitment**
- Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis (currently every 2 weeks, though frequency may change as needs change)
- Standing Committees meet as needed (1-4 hrs/month)
- Various Board-related tasks, eg. Standing Committee work (3-5 hrs/month)
- Organize and support events and fundraising efforts

**Expectations of Board Members**
- Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events as needed
- Participate in at least one Standing Committee e.g., Fundraising, JEDI&A
- Participate in strategic planning processes to review and rewrite purposes and priorities, and assess funding needs
- Fulfill tasks and responsibilities in a timely manner
- Use communication skills that demonstrate respect for different opinions
- Collaborate to make decisions that are in the best interest in the Society
- Make an annual donation to the VFMF Society

**Desired Skills and Experience**
- Familiarity with the Vancouver Folk Music Festival
- Experience and interest supporting the development and implementation of fundraising strategies, activities and events
- Skills and experience that support the key responsibilities of the Board as listed above; note that each year, depending on existing Board composition and situation, there may be certain skill sets prioritized for recruitment
- Prior non-profit management and/or board experience is an asset

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $1.00 per year

Expected hours: 1 - 3 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-29
Expected start date: 2025-02-26

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