Call for a New Board Member: Women's Work Festival
The Women's Work Festival (WWF) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual with a background in law, human resources, nonprofit management, or accounting to join our Board of Directors. As we approach our 20th anniversary in 2026, we are looking for a dedicated professional to help guide the organization through its next phase of growth and solidify our legal and administrative foundation.
About the Women's Work Festival
The Women's Work Festival is a week-long celebration dedicated to advancing the creative work of women and other marginalized genders in theatre. Our festival provides a vital platform for the development of new plays through a diverse program that includes readings, music performances, workshops, panels, and special events. We are committed to championing the voices of these communities and promoting intersectionality, ensuring our programming reflects a wide range of experiences, cultures, ages, races, sexual orientations, gender identities, and abilities.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a candidate, preferably with a background in law, to support the General Manager and the board. Key responsibilities include:
Commitment and Time
Board meetings are held every two months and last approximately two hours.
The new board member must also be available to attend:
- The Annual General Meeting in October 4 at 10 am and.
- The upcoming strategic planning retreat on November 7, 8 and 9.
How to Apply
To express interest in joining our board of directors, please send a short expression of interest, along with your resume/bio, to [email protected].
Join us in our mission to create a more equitable and representative theatre industry.
About the Women's Work Festival
The Women's Work Festival is a week-long celebration dedicated to advancing the creative work of women and other marginalized genders in theatre. Our festival provides a vital platform for the development of new plays through a diverse program that includes readings, music performances, workshops, panels, and special events. We are committed to championing the voices of these communities and promoting intersectionality, ensuring our programming reflects a wide range of experiences, cultures, ages, races, sexual orientations, gender identities, and abilities.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a candidate, preferably with a background in law, to support the General Manager and the board. Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and providing feedback on contracts.
- Assisting with the legal aspects of applications and staff-related matters.
Commitment and Time
Board meetings are held every two months and last approximately two hours.
The new board member must also be available to attend:
- The Annual General Meeting in October 4 at 10 am and.
- The upcoming strategic planning retreat on November 7, 8 and 9.
How to Apply
To express interest in joining our board of directors, please send a short expression of interest, along with your resume/bio, to [email protected].
Join us in our mission to create a more equitable and representative theatre industry.
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