Board Member - President
(Oakville Chamber Orchestra)
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| Comments | The Oakville Chamber Orchestra (OCO) is seeking Volunteer Board members who wish to make a difference enriching the cultural life of our community of Oakville. The ideal candidate meshes leadership and excellent strategic and organizational skills with a love of the arts. The OCO provides a subscription series of chamber music concerts with a focus on featuring talented young musicians from the GTA, selected via our annual Youth Concerto Competition. Our community initiatives also feature free concerts in partnership with the Oakville Public Library, the Oakville Community Foundation in regards their Community Classrooms project, seniors, particularly those with dementia in partnership with Acclaim Health and others. This youth and seniors focus will continue to expand in the coming years. | ||
| Contact | Ephraim Fernandez, Director Marketing, Oakville Chamber Orchestra; Phone: 647-988-3939; Email: ephraim.fernandez@oakvillechamber.org | ||
| Duties | The candidate would initially serve as a Director-at-Large or with a specific portfolio, with a groomed path towards the elected position of President. The candidate must have a commitment to, and develop a clear understanding of the mission of the organization. He/she must have 5 to 8 hours per week for his/her primary duties as this groomed path allows him/her to become familiar with the strategic direction and the strengths of the organization. The duties include: - Developing a vision and strategic direction for the organization with a plan to achieve healthy growth - Serving as a spokesperson for the organization - Developing and maintaining relationships with new sponsors and advertisers - Management and governance of the organization - Developing agendas, chairing Board meetings, and organizing the annual general meeting - Ensuring the monitoring and evaluating of the quality of collective and individual Board member performance - Ensuring timely and effective performance of organizational functions necessary for the maintenance of not-for-profit charitable organization tax related status. - Ensuring the Board is meeting its obligations in relation to effective: • organizational planning • efficient and prudent financial management • resource development and fundraising • relationships with the community • management of human resources • management of responsive, quality programming | ||
| More Info Link | www.oakvillechamber.org | ||
| Ages | 25 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) | ||
| Areas of Interest | Board of Directors ; Committees ; Event Coordination & Support ; Fundraising / Canvassing ; Marketing & Promotions ; Music & Performing Arts ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual ; Writing / Editing | ||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Marketing & PR ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Writing & Editing ; The ideal candidate's skills include: -Strategic and critical thinking - Keen understanding of market, arts organizations, product development - Writing skills to prepare proposals for board consideration and assist in creation of grant applications and AGM reports - Strong collaborative communication skills that bring out maximum productivity from fellow volunteer team members who are aligned to the organization's common mission | ||
| Commitment Length | Long Term - 2 years elected term | ||
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group ; Virtual Volunteering | ||
| Minimum Hours | 5 / Week | ||
| Dates and Times | Sunday: Afternoon OCO holds 6-8 Board meetings per year, typically a week night | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Location | Generally meet at Oakville Town Hall | ||
| Number of Positions | Oakville: 1 individual(s) 1 individual(s) needed in total. | ||
| Training | Orientation ; The ideal candidate will have had management positions and is comfortable with a collaborative approach | ||
| Transportation | Car required | ||
| Police Check | Not Required | ||
| Start Date | On or after 03 Sep 2019 | ||
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| Organization Name | Oakville Chamber Orchestra | ||
| Office Phone | 905-483-6787 | ||
| mail@oakvillechamber.org | |||
| Website | www.oakvillechamber.org | ||
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| Mailing Address | c/o Oakville Chamber Orchestra PO Box 76036 1500 Upper Middle Rd W Oakville, ON L6M 3H5 | ||
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