Board Member - Volunteer
/Organization:
Presentation House Theatre
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Organization Description:
At Presentation House Theatre (PHT), we understand that THE PERFORMING ARTS are a powerful tool in creating community by building bridges and connections.
Our primary activities fall into three categories: Theatre for Young Audiences (professional, interactive, multi-sensory work for the very young); Adult Contemporary Theatre; and Community-Engaged Work with communities such seniors to students in schools to allow opportunities for communities to engage with the professional performing arts in a new way.
Organization Website:
Volunteer Opportunity Description:
Presentation House Theatre (PHT) is currently seeking new volunteer board members.
The Board of Directors at PHT is a governance board that oversees the organization’s finances, big-picture strategy, and ensures that the company is carrying out its mission, mandate, vision, and values.
Responsibilities:
As a volunteer board, we appreciate the gift of your time and have the following expectations to ensure things run as smoothly as possible:
- Obtain a Criminal Record Check
- Attend board meetings and board trainings/extra events. (6-7 board meetings per year on the first Wednesday of each month; AGM in November/December; donor and fundraising events; opening performances; anti-racism and decolonizing trainings)
- Respond to email conversations in a reasonable time frame.
- Act as an ambassador for PHT: this may include advocacy, attending meetings with stakeholders, or helping build connections to potential donors or sponsors in your network.
- Financial support: As key supporters of PHT’s mission and mandate, and so we expect that each board member would consider us among the top charities they support—with no expectation of any particular dollar amount.
Board meetings are held in-person at Presentation House Theatre with virtual attendance as-needed. Board terms are 2 years, with the option to renew up to 2 times (for a total of 3 terms, or 6 years).
Qualifications:
We are always open to meeting board members from different backgrounds and skill sets who share our core values (listed at the end of this document), however we would most benefit from directors with the following skills:
- Financial Management/Bookkeeping/Accounting
- Law
- Anti-Racism and Decolonization
- Human Resources
- Local Business / Industry
- Land Development
How to Apply:
To submit for a position, or inquire with further questions, please contact Managing Director Andrea Loewen at gm@phtheatre.org with the following:
- a brief statement of your interest and what roles or areas of expertise you can contribute
- any accessibility accommodations you may require
- a record of your relevant experience and education (resume/CV, website, LinkedIn profile, etc.)
All applications will be reviewed and selected applicants will have an introductory call scheduled with the Managing Director. Interviews will be conducted by a panel consisting of two Board members, the Artistic Director and Managing Director.
Contact Name: Andrea Loewen
Contact Email: gm@phtheatre.org
Contact Phone: (604) 990-3473
