The Board of The Capilano Review Arts Society, publisher of The Capilano Review, is seeking a Treasurer to oversee the organization’s finances, including: budget projections; advice to the staff and Board on financial matters, e.g., on expected surplus or deficits; advice where necessary on financial strategies such as long-term investments, streamlining of financial systems, etc.; and presentation of the completed fiscal year statements at the AGM.
The Capilano Review offers a welcoming and thoughtful space for the work of established and emerging writers and artists from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. Joining TCR’s Board offers candidates an opportunity to directly and actively support the local arts and writing community.
The finances of The Capilano Review are managed by a professional bookkeeper and the year-end review engagement is conducted by an accountant. The role of the Board Treasurer is to provide oversight and guidance.
The Board meets four times per year. Additional meetings with staff or regarding timely matters may occasionally arise. Board members are elected to three-year terms, renewable for another three if the member wishes.
If you know The Capilano Review or are interested in the arts and have a proficiency in finance and bookkeeping, please send the following to contact@thecapilanoreview.com:
-A statement of interest (maximum 400 words)
-A short bio outlining relevant expertise (maximum 100 words)
-A CV
TCR is strongly committed to equity and diversity. We encourage applications from equity seeking communities and from candidates with the skills and understanding to work collaboratively within and across these communities. We invite candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and/or people with disabilities to self-identify.
Submissions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
