Board of Directors, Multiple Roles

Join Odyssey Theatre’s Board of Directors – Shape the Future of Ottawa’s Premiere Outdoor Theatre!

Are you interested and passionate about the arts? Looking for ways to put your networks and experience to use and contribute to the community? Want to network and meet people, apply your talents in new ways and develop skills?

Odyssey Theatre invites passionate, community-minded leaders to join our volunteer Board of Directors. Odyssey is renowned for its award-winning open-air productions in beautiful Strathcona park featuring masks, movement and stunning sets and costumes.

We are looking for creative and dynamic people to join our Board of Directors and help Ottawa’s premiere professional summer theatre achieve its exciting artistic plans. We offer a supportive, collaborative and inclusive environment and welcome people of different cultures, backgrounds and experiences as we seek to reflect the diversity of our community.

This is your opportunity to play a vital role in sustaining and growing Ottawa’s extraordinary, innovative masked theatre company and help guide into its fourth decade.

What You'll Get Out of Joining

• Make a Real Impact: Directly influence the strategic direction and growth of a unique and cherished arts organization in Ottawa as we head into our fourth decade
• Share and Grow Your Expertise: Apply your professional skills in a non-profit context while learning about the arts.
• Collaborate and Connect: Work closely with a collaborative Board, and a dedicated team of volunteers, artists, the General Manager, and the Artistic Director.
• Support Artistic Excellence: Help ensure the expansion of innovative masked theatre for Ottawa audiences.

What You Will Contribute

Board members are essential in providing strategic oversight, ensuring good governance, raising funds, and building community connections. We are currently seeking individuals to provide expertise in the following key areas:

• Human Resources - Help hire senior staff, developing and undertaking an annual review, and ensuring our HR policies are up to date and implemented
• Corporate Partnerships – Provide additional support to Odyssey’s Board to build partnerships in the corporate community and raise new resources for the company’s artistic programs.
• Fundraising Events - Lead the planning and delivery of fundraising events, building a strong volunteer committee and helping Odyssey meet its fundraising goals.
• Board Development - Help recruit, onboard, and engage Board members, ensuring Odyssey has the skills, leadership, and support needed for strong governance.
• Treasurer - Support the financial health of the Theatre through budgeting, financial oversight, reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Time Commitment: Approximately 8-10 hours per month, including board meetings and committee work, attending openings and fund raising events.

Interested? Email us at info@odysseytheatre.ca with a covering letter that outlines your area of interest and what you hope to contribute, along with a resume. We will be happy to meet with you in January.