About Avant Bard Theatre:
Avant Bard Theatre is Arlington’s small professional performing arts organization for thought provoking theatre. Avant Bard dedicates itself to productions of classic works—both time tested and contemporary—that take provocative, bold approaches in intimate settings. Since 1990, Avant Bard has delivered high-quality, diverse, and accessible arts to the Washington, D.C. region. Avant Bard’s mission includes a commitment to talent development, equity, inclusion, and programmatic excellence.
Position Description:
Avant Bard Theatre’s Board of Directors in collaboration with the Producing Partners supports the mission of the organization.
Organization: Avant Bard Theatre (Washington Shakespeare Company [dba Avant Bard Theatre])
Office Address: 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, VA 22206
Job Title: Board of Directors (volunteer)
Location: Remote, Arlington, VA
Schedule: Flexible hours (avg. 5-10 weekly)
Key functions of the Board of Directors position include:
- Review and adoption of policies and programs that further the mission of Avant Bard.
- Review and approval of the annual budget.
- Work with Producing Partners, staff, contractors, and volunteers to produce the income required to meet the budgeting goals.
- Recognize that the board of directors’ partners with Avant Bard’s Producing Partners in carrying out its mission and programs, which exist to serve Avant Bard’s patrons.
- Attend regularly scheduled board meetings and be prepared to participate by reading materials prior to the meeting.
- Serve on at least one committee and actively participate in its work, and seriously consider serving on any task forces that the board establishes.
- Make an annual financial contribution during the fiscal year to Avant Bard that is meaningful and significant to the individual board member.
- Participate in fundraising events and secure the interest, service, and financial support of others who appreciate Avant Bard’s mission and programs.
- Propose candidates who will further Avant Bard’s work for election to the board of directors.
- Agree and adhere to Avant Bard’s conflict of interest and other policies and its bylaws.
- Ensure the confidentiality of all board and committee discussions.
- Get to know Avant Bard’s Producing Partners, staff, contractors, volunteers, participants, programs, and services.
- Support a culture of respectful dialogue and debate.
Desired, though not necessarily required, skills and abilities include:
- Project management
- Leadership
- Collaborating
- Public speaking
- Budget management for nonprofits
Desired, though not necessarily required, professional experience includes:
- Previous Board of Directors experience
- Theater experience
- Production experience
- Directing, designing, stage managing, and/or acting in
theatre productions
Avant Bard Board Member Job Description
Preferred qualifications include:
- A secondary degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Non-profit management experience
- A familiarity with racial, economic, and gender justice
Location:
The Board of Directors primarily works remotely apart from attending Avant Bard performances and receptions in Arlington, VA.
