Join The Board of Directors
Got a little time? We need you!
Re-invigorating our Board of Directors and the associated volunteer committees are critical for our long-term success as we attempt to reach and represent all corners of this great community and rebuild after the impact of the past few years. We have an immediate need for folks to join our working board. It’s easier than you think.
Do you have an hour to two a month to help Your Friendly Neighborhood Theater Company?
Pull up a chair! We’re currently seeking conversations with potential board and committee members.
The TL;DR on Serving
- Have a desire to help us not just maintain but expand our presence in the community.
- Attend a quarterly meeting on the second Monday night of the month, usually over Zoom.
- Hold a season ticket and be a donor at any level (for real, $20 a year covers that criteria). This allows us to tell potential funders our board is 100% committed, often a requirement.
- Agree to serve on one of our committees like audience development or fundraising.
- Serve as an ambassador for Jobsite in the community through the networks you are already a part of.
As a small not-for-profit, Jobsite does not have a large full-time staff to help with initiatives like audience development and fundraising, and so that’s where we look to our board and their committees for help. Our small artistic core is generally too busy in the theater creating to be as directly involved in the community as many of us would like with any consistency, and so rely on our board and committees to help act as a bridge.
What the Board and Committees Do
Help us reach more corners of the community
One of the greatest challenges we face is folks simply not knowing we're here, or not understanding our work. The more people we can involve on our board who are active in their respective communities, the better our chances of fixing that.
Offer valuable insight and perspective
It's important for us to have an inclusive group that adequately reflects the citizens of the region who also share a passion for our unique brand of theater. Our board helps advise in a way that offers a wider perspective than we may be able to immediately see as "part of the choir" as theater practitioners.
Help get folks into the theater
That's why we do theater, right? For it to be experienced in a full theater crackling with that magical energy? Some folks are great at social media or promotional ideas. Others might know a reporter to pitch a unique story. Maybe you have thoughts on one-night special events that fits a particular time of year or theme of a show. If this sounds appealing, our marketing committee is waiting!
Help plan and execute special events
We currently do two online days of giving (April and November), one major annual fundraiser (December), and a few one-off events. We need help securing food and drinks, drawing and auction items, setting up and decorating, and so on. We also need folks who can be "boots on the ground" at the events to help things run smoothly. All of this awaits in our development committee!
What the Board Doesn’t Do
Because of our efficient producing apparatus, the board is not burdened with day-to-day operations of the theater like marketing, play selection, hiring, or any aspect of theatrical production. The Straz takes care of all front of house needs like the box office, concessions, house management and ushering, security, and maintenance.
Requirements Are Minimal
We ask that board members attend an hour-long general meeting once per quarter (usually the second Monday of the month from 6-7pm, and teleconferencing is available) and serve on at least one committee based on where they think they can best contribute (which typically meet in the off-months from the full board meetings).
100% of our board members donate to the organization, but there is no set minimum amount (so, $10 would keep you square if that’s what you can do), and we ask that board members hold a current season pass (neither of those stipulations are required to join a committee). We just need to be able to say to potential funders and the like that our board is “all-in.”
We offer a few perks in return, usually in the way of free tickets to bring friends and access to special events through the year. Being a Jobsite board member also means making new connections, new friends, and helping make the region a better place to live, work, and play.
One of the most meaningful benefits is the feeling of pride in knowing you’re helping us:
- reach over 15,000 people every year with engaging professional theater,
- enrich the lives of 5,000 middle and high school students annually through our outreach, and
- employ up to 72 regional artists every season.
The contributions of our board and committees allow us to do more ambitious and better quality work while undertaking initiatives that impact not only our region but the whole industry. If any of this this interests you, fill out the self-nomination form below and let’s connect.
