Board of Directors

Organization Description
Urban Ink is seeking enthusiastic new Board Members to join our team for the 2024/2025 season!

We are looking for Board Members who share our commitment to supporting Indigenous and diverse voices and encouraging collaboration, inclusion, and social change through challenging, thought-provoking, and groundbreaking productions. Based on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl’ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, we support Indigenous and diverse artists, providing opportunities to those in our diverse community, while paving the way for new practices. We encourage you to join us If you are interested in being part of Urban Ink as we embark on an exciting new chapter of our history, are passionate about social change, and are committed to lifting voices through the performing arts. 

For more about Urban Ink, visit urbanink.ca.

Board Description
Urban ink is seeking expressions of interest from individuals for various positions on our Board of Directors. We seek candidates who are open to and respect Indigenized Practices as Urban Ink is engaged in new ways of working with an Indigenous lens. 

We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are members of marginalized and/or underserved/underrepresented communities, especially those who identify as: Indigenous or people of colour, or people living with disabilities. We welcome those from diverse age groups, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

Responsibilities
We seek Board members that are committed to the following responsibilities: 
Commitment to the mission, values, and work of Urban Ink;
Provide strategic leadership and fiscal stewardship to Urban Ink;
Connect Urban Ink’s leadership and the organization to the community, and prospective sponsors, donors and partners;
Attend scheduled board meetings as well as Annual General Meetings; 
Contribute to various committee objectives;
Support productions and special events; assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among stakeholders and the community.

Qualifications
We are seeking Board Members who have skills or experience in some or any of the following areas:
Finance and Accounting
Human Resources
Fundraising, Marketing, PR and Communications
Arts Administration, non-profit governance, or a background in the Performing Arts

Additionally, we are seeking a Youth Representative (Young Adult; over age 19) who may not have board experience but would like to gain experience working as part of a Governance Board. 

Commitment
Urban Ink will hold approximately eight Board meetings a year, of approximately two hours each. In addition, members may expect to spend an additional two to four hours a month on committee or working group activities or attending a performance or event. Directors shall be elected to one- or two-year terms, with eligibility for renewal.  

How to Join Us: 
Please apply by sending your resume and a brief cover letter introducing yourself and your intentions to Cindy Reid, Managing Director, at cindy@urbanink.ca with the subject line “Board Director” by October 8, 2024.