CALL FOR BOARD DIRECTORS

POSITION: One (1) Treasurer, One (1) Director

START DATE: October/November 2024

TYPE: Volunteer/Non-remunerated

DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: September 20, 2024

Cantabile Choirs is seeking dynamic individuals from the local and/or Cantabile community to join our Board of Directors and play a critical role in shaping the future of Cantabile and broadening its impact in the Kingston and arts community as a whole. While most Board Directors are based locally, persons living outside of the region with strong connections to Cantabile (such as alumni) are still encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities of Board Directors

Cantabile’s Board of Directors is a volunteer board. Board members are expected to:

• Attend quarterly Board meetings (~90 mins) remotely via Zoom
• Sit on at least one sub committee (Governance/HR, Fundraising, Finance)
• Attend Cantabile events
• Serve a two-year term (which can be renewed twice, to a maximum of six years)

Ideal candidates will help develop and implement strategies that will generate revenue, attract new supporters, expand our community reach and impact, ensure the financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities specific to the Treasurer

The treasurer oversees the care and custody of funds and other assets of the organization. They are responsible for:

• Ensuring complete and accurate records of accounts and financial transactions (with support from full-time administrative staff and bookkeeper)
• Reporting on the organization’s financial status at each quarterly meeting of the Board, and to membership at the Annual General Meeting.
• Developing and presenting a budget, with the assistance of the Artistic-Executive Director, to the Board at the start of each fiscal season.

How to apply Interested candidates are requested to submit a brief statement of interest. The statement should include your name, contact information, your relevant professional and/or volunteer experience. Your statement can be sent via email to: chair@cantabilechoirs.net

CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chair – Les Casson
Vice-Chair – Trevor Kilgour
Secretary – Danielle Gugler
Interim Treasurer –  Kathy Yan Li
Michael Cooke
Adam Gordon
Daniel Shipp

Cantabile is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in its hiring practices. upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of racialized communities and persons across a spectrum of sexual orientation or gender identity.