Call for Board Members
The volunteer Board of Directors for Mocean Dance is currently recruiting new members to join the board:
BOARD MEMBERS AT LARGE
Start date: September, 2025
Also seeking: BOARD TREASURER
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Board of Directors Role and Purpose
The Board provides governance and oversight of Mocean’s operations and supports the staff as needed. Mocean employs two, full-time Co-Artistic Directors that oversee the overall direction and management of the organization and two part-time staff, a Communications Associate and a Finance Associate. Day-to-day administration is delegated to the Artistic leadership and staff. All of the organization's artistic programming and development is the responsibility of the Co-Artistic Directors.
The board meets 4-6 times per year in-person, or by Zoom as needed. Meetings typically last 2 hours and require 1 hour of preparation. Additional committee meetings are held on a needs basis. Typical committees include: Fundraising, Nominating, Equity, and Human Resources.
Board members are asked for a three-year commitment which may be renewed.
Criteria for Members
- A passion for and commitment to Mocean's vision, mission, and values;
- The ability to advocate for Mocean in different facets of the community;
- A willingness to share personal and professional contacts;
- The ability to represent the organization and act as spokesperson;
- Engagement and commitment to stay informed of all development and decisions;
- Attendance at performances and events, and introducing others to Mocean;
- Participation in fundraising activities and identifying potential donors & sponsors;
- A pledge to act in the best interest of the organization at all times;
- A financial contribution that is meaningful, and willingness to invite new contributions.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please send your resume and a brief cover letter describing why you would like to join our Mocean team to: [email protected], with the subject line: Application to Board of Directors.
About Mocean Dance
Mocean Dance Accomplishments and Organizational Highlights
- Secured funding from Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Heritage, Communities, Culture and Heritage NS, Halifax, and new private sponsors and donors. In 2010, Mocean was one of the first dance companies to receive operating status from the Canada Council’s Creation/Production in Dance Program.
- Worked with notable mentors on visioning, programming, touring, fundraising, marketing and organizational management.
- Provided employment and development opportunities for company members, professional dance artists and other creatives.
- Brought a regional voice to national and international dance stages.
- Received the Lieutenant Governor’s Masterworks Award, the province’s highest honour for artistic accomplishment.
Learn more:
Read more about Mocean here, including our company history, and our vision, mission, mandate, and values.
Read our Board Backgrounder for more information on becoming a board member, or view our full Call for Board Members in the pdf below.
Read our 2023/2024 Annual Report to get a sense of our yearly activities.
Read our 2024-2027 Strategic Plan to learn more about where we are headed.
Benefits to Participation on the Board of Directors
- Be a part of an inspiring, supportive, and generous community;
- Expand your understanding and appreciation of professional contemporary dance arts;
- Expand your knowledge of not-for-profit board governance and operations;
- Broaden you networks and connections in the dance, arts, and non-profit sectors;
- Support contemporary arts and artistic development in Nova Scotia;
- Support community development through socially conscious art programs;
- Build awareness in the opportunity of the ‘creative economy’;
- Model the value of culture as a sustaining and enriching force in our community.
