Board member; director), Twin Bronze

Twin Cities Bronze (TCB) is excited to announce we are welcoming applications for our Board of Directors! We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We seek candidates who are willing to commit to contributing to the organization in a way that is meaningful to them; TCB celebrates and encourages contributions in multiple forms, including time, talent, and donations.

TCB is an inclusive organization. The Board is looking to diversify, and it specifically encourages people of different life experiences, cultural perspectives, or underrepresented communities to apply.

Twin Cities Bronze is a nonprofit performing ensemble specializing in the music and art of handbells that just finished celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary. Selected by annual audition, this ensemble of advanced ringers hails from the metropolitan area of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. TCB celebrates the opportunity to present music from diverse composers and collaborate with a wide variety of performing artists.

Providing educational experiences and innovative performances is integral to the ensemble’s identity. TCB hosts and facilitates an annual Mid-Winter workshop to provide area ringers and organizations opportunities to enhance skills and gain appreciation for handbell techniques and maintenance. TCB annually performs two or three high-caliber concert cycles and a biannual tour, as well as commissions for new handbell repertoire.

To provide musical excellence through innovative performances and education using the medium of handbells.

Service as a member of the TCB Board of Directors consists of working with other Board members to:
1) oversee the activities of the organization and
2) ensure it achieves its mission.

Board members work together to:

• Carry out the Board’s fiduciary responsibilities, such as reviewing the organization’s financial statements, approving the annual budget, and monitoring its financial performance.
• Determine TCB’s mission, goals, and strategic plan.
• Support and evaluate its Artistic Director and Assistant Director.
• Ensure all TCB activities are effective and consistent with its mission.
• Define criteria for recruitment of new Board members.

• Abide by the organization’s bylaws and policies.
• Contribute personal and professional expertise to support the mission of TCB.
• Review agendas and supporting materials prior to scheduled Board meetings.
• Serve on committees or task forces and take on special assignments as needed.
• Support fundraising efforts.

• Commitment to TCB’s mission.
• Commitment to or interest in handbell performance, music education, or artistic innovation.

• Experience serving as a board secretary.
• Network of professional or philanthropic relationships.
• Prior board experience.

Board members are ideally appointed to 4-year terms, but appointments of other lengths are negotiable.

Our Board meets virtually each month, with occasional in-person retreats. Members are expected to be available for consultation electronically in between meetings. Members should expect to contribute about 4 hours per month for activities and obligations, including attending Board meetings and serving on Board committees or task forces. In addition, Board members are asked to attend and support TCB performances as they are able.

Service on the TCB Board of Directors is without compensation outside of specific reimbursable expenses.

Negotiable

If you feel aligned with our mission and would like to help shape the future of TCB, please complete the online application. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please email any questions about the position or organization to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

For more information, please visit our website at: https:///