Factory Media Centre is seeking dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals to join its Board of Directors. Serving on a board is a rewarding way to support your local arts community!
Factory Media Centre is Hamilton’s not-for-profit artist-driven resource centre for film, video, new media, installation, sound art, and other multimedia art forms. We have multiple board positions available and are seeking expertise including Executive roles such as: Treasurer, Secretary, as well as leaders in Fundraising and Development and Special Events. We are also accepting Directors at Large/general board members, and are especially seeking artists to join our board! If this sounds like you, or if you have any questions, email Kristina at info@factorymediacentre.ca.
Board Member Core Responsibilities
- Attend monthly board meetings, and the annual general meeting
- Prepare for meetings by reading agendas, minutes, reports or other relevant documents
- Understand and demonstrate a commitment to FMC’s mandate and programming
- Discuss and vote on important issues pertaining to the governance of the organization, including strategic focus in the form of short and long-term goals
- Implement policies and procedures in line with the current strategic plan, help run committees, and advise and assist FMC staff when needed
- Lend experience and expertise by actively participating in meetings and at least one committee (programming, finance, communications, equipment, fundraising)
- Keep up-to-date on standards in the artist-run and non-profit sectors, attend professional development opportunities when necessary
- Ensure the organization is meeting all its legal and financial responsibilities
- Inform the executive of any potential conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality
Secretary:
- In addition to the Director at Large duties the Secretary will help construct and manage meeting agendas in partnership with Board chair and Operations Coordinator
- Ensure all facts and minutes of all proceedings are properly recorded; minutes must reflect quality of the deliberations and accurately record the decisions made
- Draw upon and be well-informed of FMC by-laws and policies; ensuring that Board decisions are made in good governance and in-line with FMC’s mandate
Treasurer:
- In addition to the Director at Large duties, the Treasurer chair will oversee financial matters of FMC;
- Oversee and present budgets, accounts, and financial statements to board
- Ensure proper accounts and records are kept, maintaining sound financial management of resources and ensuring expenditure is in line with policies and goals
- Act as counter-signatory on FMC cheques and any applications for funds
- Digitally access and counter-sign for FMC’s bank accounts and CRA filing portal
- Aid with the annual audit of financial statements
Fundraising and Development:
- In addition to the Director at Large duties, the Fundraising and Development chair will also be responsible for identifying new revenue streams to reach FMC’s annual fundraising goals
- Aid FMC Staff and Board on grants
- Recruit corporate sponsors, and seek one-off donations and in-kind sponsorships
- Plan and execute fundraisers with alongside staff and Board
Special Events:
- In addition to the Director at Large duties, the Special Events chair will assist FMC staff and Board with planning, scheduling, and overseeing special events
- Research industry trends in the media art world to implement at FMC
How to Join
Interested in joining our board? Submit your CV and letter of interest to chair@factorymediacentre.ca with the subject line “FMC Board Application”
FMC is committed to equity in all aspects of its operations. We encourage applications from indigenous people, persons with disabilities, ethnic or racial minorities, immigrants and refugees, Francophones, LGBTQI+ persons, women, and persons of all socio-economic walks of life.
Please note that serving on the board is a volunteer commitment. Board terms are two years and the time commitment is approximately 5-8 hours per month. Ideal candidates are practicing media artists and/or community-minded persons who have a strong interest in arts and culture. Professional training in the arts is not required.