Are you looking to strengthen your leadership experience?
Are you interested in the arts and contributing to a successful theatre company committed to works of social relevance?
Are you between 19 to 30 years of age?
We are currently seeking to fill a newly created Board of Directors position – Youth Board Member – to actively support and share equally in all duties, responsibilities and benefits afforded all Board members. This is a volunteer Board position.
Youth Board Member Details/Responsibilities
- Full Board member position covering a three-year term
- Candidate must be between 19 – 30 years of age
- Mentorship will be provided through Studio 180’s Board Buddy program.
- Attendance at Board meetings throughout the year (between 8-10)
- Participation on at least one Board Committee (e.g., Nominating, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Social Impact)
- Promote and advocate for Studio 180 productions and activities to peers, colleagues and personal contacts
- Attend Studio 180 productions and activities, including artists’ talks, In Development workshop presentations and Studio 180 Reads.
- Contribute and participate in the growth and on-going success of the organization including through annual donations – according to capacity.
- Participate respectfully in an environment that supports equity, diversity and inclusivity and reflects Studio 180’s policies of anti-racism and anti-oppression in all interactions (communications and in-person)
Qualifications
- An interest and/or experience in and with the performing arts
- Some knowledge and/or experience in the not-for-profit sector which could include marketing, fundraising, public relations, human resources, strategic planning, community outreach.
- Comfort with, and ability to use, social media to share and promote Studio 180 activities through personal platforms – e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
- Comfort with collaborative work environments that welcome diverse viewpoints and perspectives.
- Work or volunteer experience in the arts is an asset.
The Youth Board Member term will begin in the Fall of 2021. All those interested will be contacted. Selected candidates will be forwarded to the Nominating Committee with interviews planned for August 2021.
Please send resume and letter of interest to Patty Jarvis, Studio 180 Board member.
About Studio 180 Theatre
Studio 180 Theatre is a Toronto-based not-for profit arts organization committed to engaging, provoking and entertaining through dynamic theatre that reflects diverse stories and perspectives. Currently producing two full-scale productions each year (pre-pandemic) that bring award-winning plays from Canada and around the world to Toronto stages, Studio 180 also offers a variety of innovative Beyond the Stage experiences that delve into social and political issues and invite discourse and learning.
Under the guidance of Artistic Director Joel Greenberg, and with a highly respected artistic and administrative team, Studio 180 has produced evocative and engaging theatre since 2003 with its first production of The Laramie Project. Other acclaimed productions have included Arab-Israeli Cookbook, Stuff Happens, The Normal Heart, Clybourne Park, Oslo and, most recently, Sweat. Studio 180 produces in many Toronto venues, including Berkeley Street Theatre, Tarragon Theatre, CAA Theatre, Buddies in Bad Times, etc. Along with mainstage productions, Studio 180 also supports engagement with Studio 180 In Development, Studio 180 Reads and In Class, their highly successful workshop program for secondary school students.
The company is governed by a passionate and experienced volunteer Board of Directors who are responsible for ensuring a safe and respectful work environment for all staff and artists, fiscal responsibility and accountability to all funders and supporters, as well as being advocates for all Studio 180 productions and activities. The Board of Directors supports the company’s mission and works collaboratively with staff to ensure that the organization operates successfully and reaches its full potential.
