Board Member for THIRD ACTion Film Festival

Board Members Including One Board Chair Wanted

If you have six to eight hours a month and like to brainstorm and get creative about disrupting ageing through films and discussion, then we might be the organization for you.
As a thought leader, you will help guide the festival in its growth.

So, if the idea of having fun while doing this is appealing, then we might be a good fit.
We are looking for board members who are passionate and committed to celebrating ageing and older adults while helping make an age-positive culture shift across Canada.

In return, we will endeavour to ensure you:
•	Have fun while making a meaningful difference.
•	Meet new and interesting people with diverse backgrounds.
•	Develop effective group decision-making skills.
•	Obtain an understanding of group dynamics and relationships.
•	Receive board membership training.

THIRD ACTion Film Festival is a non-profit organization that premieres its film festival and talks celebrating ageing and older adults in Calgary in an effort to embrace an age-positive culture shift.

Position Description
Length of Term:  	Two years (renewable once)
Reports To:  		Entire board of directors
The board member serves and is accountable to the board of directors of THIRD ACTion Film Festival.

Responsibilities as a Board Member: 
•	Understand, promote and quote the mission and vision of THIRD ACTion through personal and professional connections.
•	Be familiar with the THIRD ACTion’s mandate and aid in the functioning of the board in its role with both operations and governance.
•	Attend a minimum of 75% of board meetings (nine of 12 meetings).
•	Make an annual contribution to the THIRD ACTion commensurate with ability.
•	Attend fundraising activities or special events to enhance THIRD ACTion.
•	Represent THIRD ACTion at community events and meetings.
•	Strictly adhere to conflict of interest and confidentiality policies.
•	Support and lead diversity, equity and inclusion activities and measures
•	Prepare recommendations for board consideration.

Responsibilities of the Board Chair:
•	This position requires some additional leadership abilities, governance experience and related skills. Happy to discuss.

Qualifications: 
•	Be at least 18 years of age.
•	May not be employed by THIRD ACTion.
•	Have knowledge of meeting procedures, governance policies and non-profit operations.
•	Excellent communication skills along with a willingness and ability to publicly represent THIRD ACTion.
•	Ability to function in a collaborative environment with key stakeholders (staff, volunteers, sponsors and partners).

Time Demands (approximate):
As Board Member:
•	Attend and actively participate in at least 75% of board meetings (nine out of 12 monthly board meetings), (~two hours in length with ~one hour of preparation).
•	Attend and actively participate in the annual planning retreat (four hours per year).
•	Attend and actively participate in the AGM (~one hour per year).
•	Attend and promote special events related to developing relationships with THIRD ACTion donors, sponsors and partners—shared with other directors (~four hours per year).
•	Attend annual sneak-a-peek networking event (~four hours per year).
•	Attend portion of Calgary festival (~eight hours per year).
•	Attend new board member orientation (~three hours per year hours).

Total Time Commitment Annually: 65 hours
Average Monthly Commitment: 5.5 hours

With the addition of chairing the board or a committee: Chairing the board or a committee of the board and related work (one to three hours per month).

Total Time Commitment Annually: 89 hours
Average Monthly Commitment: 7.5 hours

Please help us understand who you are better by answering the following questions in your cover letter:
•	What about THIRD ACTion draws you to want to volunteer on the board?
•	What is your previous experience on a Board Member of a non-profit organization?
•	How do you believe you can contribute to THIRD ACTion’s mission given your skills and abilities?

Please address your cover letter to the Chair, Nominating & Governance Committee, and submit via email to the care of execdir@thirdactionfilmfest.ca.