Red Deer Symphony Orchestra Association – Board Director

Board Director – Job Description

Authority / Responsibility:

The Board of Directors is the legal authority for the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra Association (RDSO). As a member of the Board, a Director acts in the position of trust for the community and is responsible for the effective governance and management of the affairs of the Association.

Qualifications / Skills:

Knowledge and skills in one or more areas of Board governance: policy, finance, advocacy, marketing, communications, artistic programming, grants, sponsorship, fundraising, event planning, community building and /or personnel.

Term:

Directors are elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting. Directors serve for a three-year term with the option to serve an additional three-year term for a total of six years.

Requirements:

• Commitment to the work of the Association
• Willingness to actively participate on at least one committee
• Attendance at bi-monthly Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting
• A time commitment of at least ten hours per month, (includes Board preparation, meeting and committee meeting time)
• Be informed and publicly support the Association’s programs
• Prepare for and participate in the discussions and the deliberations of the Board
• Be aware and abstain from any conflict of interest

Major Duties:

• Prepare and participate in Board discussions and deliberations
• Governing by the broad policies developed by the Board
• Establish overall long and short-term goals, objectives and priorities to meet the needs of the community
• Recommend policy to the Board
• Promote membership and interest in RDSO’s programs and activities through  community networking, etc.
• Serve on and carry out the work of a committee
• Monitor and evaluate the RDSO’s effectiveness through a regular review of programs and activities
• Foster a positive working relationship with other Board members and staff

Evaluation:

Board self-evaluations are conducted annually.

Application Process

Recommended and interested candidates will be screened by Board representatives, and nominated for election at RDSO’s Annual General Meeting.