Nocturne: Art at Night Society seeks new volunteer Board Members to support the planning and goals of our 5th annual event, taking place on Saturday, October 13, 2012.
Whether you’re interested in meeting great people, learning about the Halifax arts community, giving back, or discovering the best of Halifax contemporary art, you’ve come to the right place. Volunteering as a Nocturne Board Member will allow you to gain hands-on experience, be part of dynamic team and contribute to a growing community arts event.
We are looking for support in all areas of planning, organization execution of Nocturne. Nocturne is organized and run by a volunteer Board of Directors, elected to govern the organization and manage its activities, namely Nocturne: Art at Night, taking place on October 13, 2012. The board carries out its governance/management function through monthly meetings, team and individual work, and by electronic communication.
- The board and individual Board Members are responsible for the governance and operations of Nocturne: Art at Night, including the following:
- Direction and developing strategy – Carrying out organizational planning, including strategic planning and overseeing the process of creating team work plans
- Operations – Creating board teams or committees, and delegating responsibilities of the board as appropriate, while maintaining an appropriate level of supervision
- Ensuring that all tasks that required to successfully execute Nocturne – Art at Night are completed.
- Liaising with the community – Communicating with and engaging the artists, galleries, sponsors, general public and other supporters.
- Promoting the mandate of Nocturne: Art at Night – “The Nocturne Committee lends voice and agency to the Halifax arts community by facilitating collaborations and exhibition opportunities in the form of a free, nighttime contemporary arts event.”
- Volunteer Commitment:
- Attending monthly board meetings: 5-10 per month of volunteer time with increased commitment as the event nears.
- Recruiting and organizing individual committees to support the goals set by the Nocturne Board.
- Organizing meetings and delegating tasks as required.
- Sharing your expertise, ideas and insight
- Following through on your commitments
Interested Board Volunteer Application – email to rose@nocturnehalifax.ca
Name
Email
Phone #
1. Experience/resume highlights
2. Why do you want to be a Director with Nocturne: Art at Night?
3. What strengths do you think you bring to Nocturne: Art at Night Board and event?
4. What area of the Board and event would you like to focus your energies on?
Funding: Sales, Sponsorship & Grants
Organizing: Operations, Administration
Relationships: Community outreach and engagement, developing partnerships
Programming: Creative planning, determining activities
Other – you tell us!
