Boards / Committee / Leadership Volunteer Opportunities in Calgary

We are looking for a new chairperson for our board of directors. You will be required to lead and guide meetings with the agenda and occassionally attend work meetings outside of the board meetings to assist in tasks including fundraising. We meet 3 times per year. Our organization works with At-Risk Youth and Young adults involved in the justice system in Calgary.

Quest Theatre (Calgary/Moh’kinsstis) is searching for a volunteer Governance Committee Member – Human Resources. Our ideal candidate is a CPHR with 7+ years of experiences, based in Calgary and interested in supporting Quest’s vision, mission and values. For almost 40 years, Quest Theatre has nurtured young people through exceptional adventures in theatre, creating intelligent and whimsical work that encourages young people to explore who they are, discover what is important, and build the kind of world they want to live in. We do theatre WITH young people and FOR young people with the knowledge that exposure to the arts is vital for their personal growth, character development, and sense of belonging in society. Role Description We are seeking a professional and enthusiastic individual with a background and experience in human resources to join our Governance Committee. Prior Board or Committee experience is considered an asset.Major responsibilities include: Governance Committee – Human ResourcesLeadership and guidance support with all HR related policies, procedures and documents. Annual review of the employee personnel policies and procedures.Review and recommendations of compensation packages including benefits.Participation and oversight in the recruitment, selection process and succession planning for Quest leadership and board/committee roles as required.Guidance and support in the annual performance reviews of the Artistic Director and Director of Business Operations.Provide human resources guidance as required including recruitment, performance management etc.Other Governance Committee duties as requiredTime Commitment Governance Committee meetings are held virtually approximately 6 times per year. Some ad hoc meetings and work may be required. This role could lead to a Board position if desired.Apply Now Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. For best consideration, please apply to board@questtheatre.org by forwarding your resume.Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Quest Theatre’s Inclusivity Statement Quest believes all artists should explore theatre for young audiences as part of their ongoing practice. We encourage and want to work with anyone who is passionate about sharing their love of theatre with young people. In order to create meaningful and relevant work, it is important that we expose young people to diverse artists, cultural viewpoints, and a myriad of human perspectives. We want you just the way you are, because somewhere out there is a young person just like you. You are an important piece in our job to share theatrical stories that promote a happy, healthy, and inclusive society for everyone. Please visit www.questtheatre.org for more information on the organization.

Quest Theatre (Calgary/Moh’kinsstis) is searching for a volunteer Strategy Committee Member. Our ideal candidate is someone who has strategic planning experience, goal setting, and/or risk management experience. This volunteer position is based in Calgary. This is an ideal position for someone looking to gain experience to become a future member of the Board of Directors. If you are interested in supporting Quest’s vision, mission and values, and have the experience we are looking for, please respond to this position.For 40 years, Quest Theatre has nurtured young people through exceptional adventures in theatre, creating intelligent and whimsical work that encourages young people to explore who they are, discover what is important, and build the kind of world they want to live in. We do theatre WITH young people and FOR young people with the knowledge that exposure to the arts is vital for their personal growth, character development, and sense of belonging in society.Role DescriptionMajor responsibilities include:Strategy Committee MemberAttends committee meetingsContributes to setting the committee annual goalsParticipates in setting strategy for the theatre companyReviews and provides feedback on annual goals for the theatre companyIdentifies risks and recommends solutions to the boardTime CommitmentStrategy Committee meetings are held virtually approximately 6 times per year. Board meetings are held approximately 6 times per year in person. Some ad hoc meetings and work may be required.Apply NowApplications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. If you are interested in supporting Quest’s vision, mission and values, and have the experience we are looking for, please apply to board@questtheatre.org by forwarding your resume.Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Quest Theatre’s Inclusivity StatementQuest believes all artists should explore theatre for young audiences as part of their ongoing practice. We encourage and want to work with anyone who is passionate about sharing their love of theatre with young people. In order to create meaningful and relevant work, it is important that we expose young people to diverse artists, cultural viewpoints, and a myriad of human perspectives. We want you just the way you are, because somewhere out there is a young person just like you. You are an important piece in our job to share theatrical stories that promote a happy, healthy, and inclusive society for everyone.Please visit www.questtheatre.org for more information on the organization.