Board of Director Positions Open with Create Kids Fest

Calgary, AB, T2N 0G6 [map]

2-4 hours / weekly

2-3 years

Create Kids Fest is recruiting Board Volunteers responsible for the governance of the organization, planning and executing activities throughout the year, strategic planning, financial oversight, and policy development.

About Create Kids Fest
“Folk festivals are organized by folk artists and fans. Jazz festivals are organized by jazz artists and fans. So naturally kids and their fans should organize Create Kids Fest!”
-Mandy Morris, Founder and Artistic Director

Create Kids Fest hosted its inaugural festival in 2019, presenting over 20 artists and art organizations, across 2 venues to the Calgary Community. Family friendly, fuss-friendly, accessible and multi-generational, the initial success of the festival sparked the creation of a non-profit society governed by a volunteer Board to expand our reach into the Calgary community and beyond.

Create Kids Fest produces events big and small throughout the year featuring music, dance, storytelling, and theatre. These events are geared towards engaging young children and their families in multidisciplinary and interactive art experiences facilitated by Calgary professional artists.

As an organization we have remained nimble and responsive, adapting readily to the needs and interests of our community. Working quickly is an asset. We are always looking to pair with new venues, artists, funding opportunities and love new ideas. A natural curiosity and creativity is welcomed!

Create Values
• To create, develop and implement arts festivals for kids and families in Calgary.
• To ensure that the festivals and programs put on by Create allow children to experience the arts in a comfortable environment.
• Strive to provide art experiences that are accessible for all children in Calgary.
• To provide educational experiences for younger generations to learn about event production and art creation to develop a life-long appreciation of the arts.
• Develop opportunities for intergenerational community building, cultural awareness and emotional intelligence through art experiences.

Open Positions
• Vice Chair
• Director of Marketing
• Director of Fundraising

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Additional Details & Skills Required

The Director of Marketing can expect to attend a monthly Board Meeting, approximately 1 hour long, in addition to 2-7 hours per month volunteering for Create Kids Fest depending on the time of year.

Certification or Education Required

We are looking for an outgoing and social candidate with strong communication and writing skills. If you are unafraid of creating new friendships and connections, are a great motivator, and passionate about the youth arts scene in Calgary this position is for you.

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

Create Kids Fest is an exciting organization with a unique approach to intergenerational programming. This is a great position for a volunteer with a young family wanting more community interaction. This is also a great position for a children's artist or those interested in working with children to gain hands on experience in event planning and programming for young people. As a small team every action our Board Members take impacts the organisation greatly! You'll definitely feel valued!

Activities involved

Administration Board Member

Requirements:

Interview
Other
Resume

Also required for this position: Cover Letter

Remote or online
Flexible in schedule
Good for families
Accessible by public transit