Board members make a difference at The Griffin Theatre. Our Board of Directors guides our strategic direction and our long-term sustainability. Their leadership helps ensure our vision and values and our commitment to excellence.

Board members work collaboratively with other members, the executive director, the artistic director, and the volunteers. They are expected to contribute in ways that match their interests, abilities, talents, and connections. You can learn more about board member responsibilities below.

We value a broad range of personal and professional backgrounds. This year, we are especially seeking people with experience working in: building and facilities management, customer service, and corporate sponsorship solicitation.

Interested? Please contact our Executive Director Chris Everett, to discuss this leadership opportunity. Applicants are voted in on a rolling basis.

• Meet commitments to staff, volunteers and patrons
• Participate in succession planning by recruiting new board members, providing for a Board that remains healthy and regenerative

• Such as submitting weekly board reports,  preparing for each board meeting
• Attend board meetings absent irreconcilable conflict
• Actively contribute their knowledge and views in an honest and mutually respectful manner

• Contribute financially to The Griffin Theatre, at a level that is significant to the member
• Thoughtfully leverage personal and/or professional connections to further the organization’s fundraising goals

• Maintain knowledge of current Griffin Theatre programs
• Be accessible to staff and volunteers, respond in a timely way to staff and volunteer requests, and serve as a resource to staff members and volunteers in areas where the member has knowledge or expertise.
• Serve as a liaison between the organization and other organizations and constituencies to which the member has personal or professional connections
• Represent the organization to the public, legislative and policymaking bodies, media, and/or stakeholder groups as appropriate.

The time commitment for membership is approximately 8-12 hours per month on board, committee, and fundraising related duties. Members should expect to spend their time on the following:

• Preparing for and attending monthly board meetings (3 hours)
• Communicating with board members and staff (1 hour)
• Participating in committee and fundraising efforts (1-3 hours)
• Reporting progress to the Board President (1.5 hours)
• Completing specific tasks and work areas as assigned (2-4 hours)