Metro Cinema Film Society is looking for people excited to be on its Board of Directors!
Metro Cinema is a community-based not-for-profit society devoted to creating and fostering opportunities for the exhibition of diverse, unique shared viewing experiences in Edmonton.
Metro’s governing board is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization, developing its vision and strategic goals, and overseeing the work of the executive director.
Every board member is expected to, at minimum, hold an executive position or chair at least one committee. Current committees include Programming, Fundraising, Volunteering, Facility Maintenance, Policy, and Recruiting. Board members are required to attend monthly board meetings, regular committee meetings, and special events at the theatre. Board members are also expected to help with Metro’s fundraising initiatives. Board membership is a volunteer position but comes with perks such as free entry to most of our screenings.
Metro’s board is currently looking for people with skill sets in the following areas:
- Finance or Fundraising
- Legal or Risk Management
- Organizational Development or Strategic Planning
Previous board or governance experience is an asset.
Metro Cinema recognizes the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We aim to recruit and maintain a board of directors with a diverse mix of expertise, experience, skills, and backgrounds. When recruiting for board composition, we will consider applicants on merit while giving due consideration to recruit candidates from diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability or attributes, religious or ethical values system, national origin, neurodiversity, and any protected characteristic. People from under-represented or marginalized communities are especially encouraged to self-identify.
If you are interested in serving on Metro’s board, please submit a statement of interest to the Executive Director (info@metrocinema.org) by June 15th. If you have any questions, we will be happy to give you a call. Please include a phone number with a statement about why you want to be on the board and what skills and experience you can bring to Metro.
