Board Member, Treasurer

Are you looking to use your skills and creative gifts to make a real difference in the lives of youth and their communities?

This is an opportunity to make impact in a tangible way!

By joining the Board of the MacPhee Centre, you will have the opportunity to;

- contribute to the success of young people

- expand your personal and professional networks

- and further develop your leadership and management skills

The MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning is a registered charity that empowers youth between the ages of 12-19 by connecting passion with purpose through the arts. Located in downtown Dartmouth, this community hub inspires creativity and confidence by offering unique programs in visual and performing arts, creative writing and technology in a safe and inspiring space. By bridging the learning gap in those who are disengaged from traditional education, or with barriers to accessing creative learning, the MacPhee Centre helps in the development of confidence, lifelong learning skills, an appreciation for the value in giving back to the community and increased potential for employment in our communities. We help NS youth find their voice through the arts.

General Director Duties

A Director is fully informed on organizational matters, and participates in the Board’s deliberations and decisions in matters of policy, finance, programs, personnel and advocacy.

The Directors must:

• Approve, where appropriate, policy and other recommendations received from the Board, its standing committees and senior staff.
• Monitor all Board policies.
• Review the bylaws and policy manual; recommend bylaw changes to the membership.
• Review the Board’s structure, approve changes, and prepare necessary bylaw amendments.
• Participate in the development of MacPhee Centre’s organizational plan and annual review.
• Approve the MacPhee Centre’s budget.
• Support and participate in evaluating the executive director.
• Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the Board, committees, staff members, and community to enhance the MacPhee Centre mission.
• Act with integrity and to use ethical conduct as they carry out their duties. This includes proper use of authority and appropriate group and individual behaviour when acting on behalf of the organization.

Specific Treasurer Duties

The Treasurer supports the Board in fulfilling its financial oversight responsibilities and helps ensure the financial health and accountability of the organization. They work closely with the Executive Director and staff responsible for financial administration but does not manage the organization's day-to-day financial operations.

The Treasurer must:

• Provide financial oversight to ensure the organization’s financial resources are managed responsibly and in alignment with Board policies and applicable regulations.
• Work with the Executive Director and staff to review and present the annual budget to the Board for approval.
• Review and present regular financial reports to the Board, helping Directors understand the organization’s financial position.
• Monitor financial performance in relation to the approved budget and bring significant variances or risks to the attention of the Board.
• Support the development and monitoring of financial policies and internal controls.
• Work with staff and external professionals to ensure appropriate preparation of financial statements and the completion of any required audits or financial reviews.
• Ensure the Board fulfills its fiduciary responsibilities and that appropriate financial information is available to support informed decision-making.
• Chair the Finance Committee.