Board Member (Volunteer)

The mission of the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO) is to be at the forefront of developing big band jazz through performing, recording, composing, education and community building by means of outreach, inclusion, and collaboration.

The WJO is Canada’s first community-based, non-profit professional jazz orchestra. Founded in 1997, the WJO has matured to become an important part of Winnipeg’s cultural landscape.

We are seeking volunteers with diverse backgrounds who are willing to take on responsibilities such as:

● Organizational direction and decision making

● Financial oversight and monitoring

● Ensuring legal compliance

● Attending and participating in board meetings

● Taking part in fundraising efforts

● Supporting and attending WJO concerts and events

We are looking for people who care about our mission and are:

● Passionate about the arts and Manitoba’s vibrant artistic community

● Willing to learn and share ideas

● Strong communicators

● Eager to participate

Please send us a brief letter describing your background and/or a resume, and share why you would like to join our Board by emailing [email protected].

The WJO is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable Board environment. We welcome applications from all individuals, including racialized persons, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons and invite individuals to confidentially self-identify at the time of application. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations through all aspects of the selection and recruitment process.

The deadline for application submissions is December 13, 2024.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.