JOIN EXPOSURE’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Exposure Photography Festival is looking for volunteers interested in joining our Board of Directors. As a board member you will play a vital role in leadership, governance and producing the festival.
An active community member, you are eager to help build and expand Alberta’s dynamic photography festival. Successful board members are passionate about the medium of photography, arts and culture, excited about festival planning and development, and, ideally, have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Fundraising, community investment, sponsorship
Finance/accounting pertaining to non-profits
Grant writing
Law pertaining to non-profits
Volunteer recruitment/coordination
Education and youth outreach
Diversity outreach
Community activation
BOARD REQUIREMENTS
Time commitment of up to 10 hours per month is expected, including attendance at monthly board meetings.
Additional time is required to assist staff during the festival, from mid-January through the first week of March.
Act as a positive ambassador for the festival and its role in the community.
BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES
Identity, Direction and Sustainability
Help define the organization’s strategic direction.
Help ensure that the organization’s mission, vision, and values are reflected in Exposure’s programs.
Board members must be active in fundraising efforts, from special events to sponsorship identification.
Monitor the organization’s budgets and financial health.
Assist in planning and execution of Exposure festival.
Qualifications and skills
Understand the value of board governance and leadership to an organization undergoing growth.
Be able to network, collaborate and engage with a variety of people and industries.
Demonstrate drive and commitment to enhancing arts and culture.
Help provide exceptional experiences to local artists, businesses, audiences, and stakeholders.
Previous board experience is considered an asset.
Term Duration
Newly elected board members serve a one-year renewable term. Upon renewal, members’ terms are 2 years.
HOW TO APPLY
Send an email including a letter of interest, resume and brief bio to exposurefotofest@gmail.com. Candidates selected for interviews will be notified.
Exposure is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented and marginalized communities.