Join the Orpheus Leadership Team!

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Are you passionate about making a difference? The Orpheus Board of Directors is on the lookout for dedicated individuals ready to take the helm and guide us into the next exciting chapter of our journey.
 

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Now Recruiting: Treasurer, Board of Directors

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Orpheus Musical Theatre is also seeking a committed, financially savvy leader to serve as Treasurer on our Board of Directors.

 

This important governance role helps ensure that Orpheus remains financially strong, transparent, and equipped to fulfill its mission of creating exceptional musical theatre for our community.

 

Role Overview

The Treasurer oversees all financial matters of Orpheus in accordance with good practice, our governing documents, and legal requirements. Reporting regularly to the Board and Society, the Treasurer helps ensure the organization has the financial resources and oversight needed to thrive.

 

The Treasurer also chairs the Budget and Finance Committee and plays a key leadership role in maintaining effective financial controls, procedures, and long-term sustainability.

 

Time Commitment

Board Meetings: Monthly (approximately 2 hours)

Budget & Finance Committee: As required (approximately 1 hour)

Ongoing Duties: 3–6 hours per week depending on reporting cycles and production activity

Annual Meeting: Once per year

Term Length: Completing Year 1 of a 3-year term, with the option for election at the next Annual Meeting in Fall 2026. This is a volunteer position.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial matters of the organization in alignment with legal and governance requirements

• Report regularly to the Board and Society on Orpheus’ financial health

• Chair the Budget and Finance Committee

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping practices

• Manage operational finances, including expenditures, revenues, and reporting

• Liaise with the Auditor and support year-end processes

• Serve as one of four authorized cheque signers on the operations account

• Serve as one of three authorized cheque signers on investment accounts

• Submit financial statements and reports to the Board as required

• Ensure effective financial controls, procedures, and risk-management practices are in place
   

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Strong financial and business acumen

• Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial management

• Ability to interpret and communicate financial information clearly

• High level of integrity, reliability, and attention to detail

• Comfort working with accounting software and spreadsheets
   

Preferred:

• Experience with Not-for-Profit and/or charity financial practices

• Familiarity with audits, year-end reporting, and investment oversight

• Previous board or committee experience
   

Who You Are

• A collaborative leader who values transparency and accountability

• Passionate about supporting the arts and community theatre

• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on financial work

• Ready to contribute your expertise to help Orpheus thrive
   

How to Apply

Please submit a brief statement of interest and relevant experience to Neil Monkman, Chair of the Board of Directors, at: chair@orpheusmusicaltheatre.ca

 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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Orpheus strongly encourages individuals from equity-seeking communities and intersecting identities to submit. Orpheus is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, and to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. Please advise us of any accommodation measures required to support your application.

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