Call for Board Directors
/ORGANIZATION: The Vancouver Improv Centre Society
DEADLINE: March 15th, 2026
WEBSITE: https://theimprovcentre.ca
CALL FOR ARTISTS:
The Vancouver Improv Centre Society (The Improv Centre) on Granville Island is seeking community-minded individuals in the Metro Vancouver area to grow and diversify its Board of Directors. As a non-profit organization and registered charity that supports community engagement through comedic improvisational theatre, we wish to expand the knowledge, diversity, experience, and perspectives that contribute to the development of an inclusive and thriving theatre community on Granville Island.
Prospective Board Directors may especially contribute their leadership and experience in the following domains:
Law & Governance – legal oversight, risk management, contracts, and compliance
Marketing & Brand Strategy – audience development, storytelling, communications, and brand growth
Fundraising & Development – donor relations, sponsorships, partnerships, and revenue diversification
Performing Arts & Creative Practice – experience in improv, theatre, film/TV, and comedy, with insight into the creative ecosystem and artist needs
Importantly, a strong sense of community and commitment to the TIC mission are essential to this volunteer position; prior board experience is not deemed necessary. The TIC board is a governance board.
ABOUT THE IMPROV CENTRE
The Vancouver Improv Centre Society (The Improv Centre) is one of Vancouver’s leading and best-known improv theatre companies. The Improv Centre (TIC) was originally established as a British Columbia–registered society under the name The Vancouver Theatresports League in 1981. It was founded to promote, develop, maintain, and present improvisational theatre productions and presentations to local and visiting audiences in Vancouver. TIC’s office and 186-seat theatre are located on Granville Island.
We value integrity and safety; respectful belonging; enthusiastic collaboration; artistic success; commitment to continuous development; fun and play.
EXPECTATIONS OF THE BOARD AS A WHOLE
As the highest leadership body of the organization, and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:
Determining and supporting the mission and goals of the organization
Committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion by modelling diversity and inclusion for the entire arts industry
Maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all
Selecting and evaluating the performance of the managing director
Strategic and organizational planning
Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management
Fundraising and resource development
Approving and monitoring the organization’s programs and services
Enhancing the organization’s public image
Assessing its own performance as the governing body of the organization
EXPECTATIONS OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS
Each individual board member is expected to:
Know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs
See diversity, inclusion, and equity as connected to our mission and critical to ensuring the well-being of our staff and the arts communities we serve
Advocate for and support board-level thinking about how systemic inequities impact our organization’s work, and how best to address that in a way consistent with our mission
Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission
Contribute a meaningful personal financial donation
Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in board meetings
Further, board members are expected to:
Follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions
Sign 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 meetings
Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of the organization
Advocate for public- and private-sector policy that promotes diversity, inclusion, and equity
Challenge systems and policies that create inequity, oppression, and disparity
TIC is committed to building a skilled, diverse Board reflective of Canadian society. We hope to receive applications from candidates with a broad range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, Indigeneity, disability, gender, gender identification, and sexual orientation. We are very interested in increasing diversity within our Board. A plurality of lived experiences and perspectives is important to us.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in becoming a board member at The Improv Centre, please email board@theimprovcentre.cawith:
A few paragraphs on why this position excites you and what skills you would bring to the TIC board
Your resume or career profile
Anything else that will help us learn about you
Applications should be submitted by March 15th, 2026.
FEES/COMPENSATION:
This is a volunteer Board position. Board members are expected to contribute a meaningful personal financial donation. There are no fees to apply.
