Board of Directors
Join the visionary team at Fort Calgary at an exciting inflexion point in the organization’s trajectory. Together, the board of directors and staff at Fort Calgary are forging the path to redefine what it means to be a museum and cultural space in today’s world. Our focus is authenticity and relevance, through innovative methods of storytelling, collaborating and sharing. This includes future plans for a new space for the community to gather and learn.
Fort Calgary is located at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow River, also known as Mohkinsstis (Blackfoot), Wîchîspa (Stoney), and Guts’ists’i (Tsuut’ina), and in Treaty 7 territory. In 1875, the North West Mounted Police built a fort that evolved to become the City of Calgary as we know it today.
Fort Calgary has a long, rich story to tell and we are committed to doing it respectfully, in an engaging way. The fort is responding to the Call to Action for museums by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and actively delivering on its recommendations. We, as a board, are committed to asking the hard questions and putting in the effort to improve how we facilitate knowledge sharing and storytelling across time, cultures and perspectives. We are looking for new directors who share this passion and commitment.
The members of the board also serve as ambassadors for Fort Calgary, galvanizing support for the organization and inspiring a culture of philanthropy. We are looking for passionate candidates who will help us tell our story and invigorate excitement in our local community and far beyond.
Diversity
The Fort Calgary Board will consider diversity in assessing applicants. Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of a visible minority group.
Personal Attributes:
- A passion for and commitment to community participation, education, research and museums.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
Time Commitment:
- The board meets six times per year in Calgary, AB. Board attendance is also requested at the annual general meeting and one annual board retreat.
- Successful candidates should expect to participate in one or more Board Committees and commit to committee work and events.
Position Vacancy 1: Indigenous Partner
Education and Experience:
- Experience on a board of directors/trustees of a public, private or not-for-profit sector organization.
- Experience in indigenous culture and education.
- Experience in dealing with educational or cultural institutions would be considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- An understanding of Indigenous communities, traditions and culture that pertain to First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.
- Familiarity with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the relevant Calls to Action for museums.
- Ability to identify, analyze and define priorities and strategies.
- Ability to recognize and address emerging issues and trends, to seize opportunities, and to advance ideas and innovation.
- Willingness to act as an educator and offer guidance to the board of directors on Indigenous content, engagement and collaboration.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other board members and the board’s partners and stakeholders.
- Willingness to engage with the community at large to tell the story of Fort Calgary.
Position Vacancy 2: Legal Professional/Corporate Executive
Education and Experience:
- A degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience.
- Experience on a board of directors/trustees of a public, private or not-for-profit sector organization.
- Experience in the development of strategies, objectives, plans, best business practices and in corporate governance.
- Experience at the senior management level within the private or public sector would be considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of sound governance principles, strategic planning, and the monitoring and evaluation of performance, and financially literate with knowledge of accountability and reporting.
- Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to manage communications with a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to identify, analyze and define priorities and strategies.
- Ability to recognize and address emerging issues and trends, to seize opportunities, and to advance ideas and innovation.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other Board members and the Board’s partners and stakeholders.
- Willingness to engage with the community at large to tell the story of Fort Calgary.
Position Vacancy 3: Arts and Culture Representative
Education and Experience:
- A degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience.
- Experience in dealing with educational or cultural institutions would be considered an asset.
- Experience in fundraising activities within cultural institutions and developing self-generated revenues would be considered an asset.
- Experience on a board of directors/trustees of a public, private or not-for-profit sector organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the legislative framework, mandate and activities of the Fort Calgary as a National Historic Site.
- Knowledge of the cultural, heritage and/or recreational tourism sectors, or of the evolving public expectations regarding museums.
- Knowledge of the federal, provincial and municipal government’s cultural policy priorities and how these relate to Fort Calgary would be considered an asset.
- Superior communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to manage communications with a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to identify, analyze and define priorities and strategies.
- Ability to recognize and address emerging issues and trends, to seize opportunities, and to advance ideas and innovation.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other board members and the board’s partners and stakeholders.
- Willingness to engage with the community at large to tell the story of Fort Calgary.
Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter by Friday, March 15, 2019, to board@fortcalgary.com.
