Member of the Board of Directors
(Oshawa Museum)
Opportunity Details: Member of the Board of Directors
Contact | President, Oshawa Historical Society; Email: OHSDirectors@gmail.com |
Duties | ABOUT THE OSHAWA HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Oshawa Historical Society is a not-for-profit charitable institution, founded in 1957 and is an affiliate of the Ontario Historical Society. The purpose of the Oshawa Historical Society is to bring together those individuals interested in the diverse historical aspects of Oshawa and to research, record, retain, preserve, and present historical information pertaining to the Oshawa area. The Society also operates the Oshawa Museum, which celebrates Oshawa’s history with engaging events, inspiring exhibits, and an immense collection of archival materials. Nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario in beautiful Lakeview Park, the Oshawa Museum tells the story of Oshawa from Indigenous inhabitants to present day. The Oshawa Museum is situated on the traditional territory and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. Our work on these lands acknowledges the signatory communities of the Williams Treaties, as well as the Mississauga Nation and other members of the broader Indigenous community, for their resilience, and their longstanding contributions to the area now known as the Durham region. POSITION SUMMARY The Oshawa Historical Society (managing the Oshawa Museum) is currently accepting applications for appointment to its Board of Directors. Each volunteer Board member will serve until the next Annual General Meeting, where they may be elected to the Board for the following year. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Board will: - Provide strategic leadership Board members are expected to: - Understand and demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s mission and programs The Oshawa Historical Society is responsible to Board members in the following ways: - Monthly financial reports and an update of organizational activities will be sent to board members that allow them to meet their fiduciary duties as board members. PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge or an interest in aspects of the history of Oshawa |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a mental disability ; Persons with a physical disability ; Persons with a visual impairment ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Individuals |
Areas of Interest | Board of Directors ; Historical / Archival Activities |
Skills/Experience | Accounting & Finance ; Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Legal Skills ; Marketing & PR ; Planning & Organizing ; Team Work ; Project management, fundraising, human resources. |
Commitment Length | Long Term |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group ; Virtual Volunteering |
Dates and Times | Monday: Evening Tuesday: Evening Wednesday: Evening Thursday: Evening Friday: Evening The OHS Board of Directors meet approximately 4 times per year, and as required. Committees may also meet quarterly, or as needed. The Board and its committees meet in person, at the Oshawa Museum, and by teleconference. The Board of Directors and its committees meet in the evening, between 6pm and 8pm, but as much consideration as possible is made for its members and their availability. Board members may be asked to assist with Oshawa Historical Society events and initiatives. |
Seasons | Year Round |
Location | Oshawa |
Number of Positions | Oshawa 3 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation |
Application Deadline | 27 May 2024 |
Police Check | Not Required |
Start Date | On or after 27 May 2024 |
Agency Details: Oshawa Museum
Office Phone | 905-436-7624 |
programming@oshawamuseum.org | |
Website | www.oshawamuseum.org |
Address & Map | 1450 Simcoe St S Oshawa, ON Canada L1H 8S8 |