Careers

CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS

The Dance Centre accepts year-round expressions of  interest for the position(s) of  Board Director We are are seeking passionate, community-engaged individuals with specific skills (financial, fundraising, networking),with a  strong interest for arts and culture, keen to help us strengthen support for the development of dance in BC.

The Dance Centre is the leading resource centre for dance in British Columbia, supporting the development of the art of dance through a range of activities that is unparalleled in Canada. We provide resources and programs for dance professionals; present public performances and events; bring dance to the community through outreach programs; operate Scotiabank Dance Centre, our creative hub in downtown Vancouver; and promote BC dance.

We respectfully acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, who have been custodians of this land since time immemorial.

JOIN US

The Dance Centre board is recruiting volunteer directors, seeking individuals who share a common interest in the arts and specifically wish to support the development of the art of dance. Our Board aims to be inclusive and equity-seeking, working collaboratively with community representatives and our staff in asserting the value and impact of art in our society.

We are seeking individuals with these experiences, connections, knowledge or skills:

• Community building.
• Diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Fiduciary oversight and financial management (CPA, accountant or banking experience).
• Fundraising and corporate sponsorship.
• Marketing and audience development.
• Real estate and property development/management.
• Legal practice (not-for-profits, real estate, HR).
• Strategic planning.

BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

The Dance Centre Board is primarily a governing and fundraising board. Members also participate as committee chairs or members, event helpers, financial advisors and more.

• Board members are required to: Accept fiduciary responsibility for the organization.
• Ensure the organization is in accordance with legal and ethical practices.
• Assist in the development of and approve the annual budget.
• Read and understand financial statements.
• Oversee the Executive Director.
• Engage with fellow board members and staff in a spirit of learning and respect.
• Represent the interests of the organization as a whole, rather than individual interests.
• Follow trends in the organizational field of work.
• Be an ambassador and a bridge into new communities.
• Challenge the organization to live its values to the fullest.

Board members are also expected to attend meetings and events, chair or participate in a committee, assist with identifying potential new board members, assist with fundraising, and act as an ambassador for The Dance Centre.

For a detailed information pack click here.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION

Interested? Please email executivedirector[at]thedancecentre[dot]ca with ‘Board of Directors application’ in the subject line, with:

• A short statement of interest including your knowledge of The Dance Centre; why you are interested in serving; what skills you can bring to the position; and any previous Board of Directors experience.
• A short bio, resume, or vitae.