Call for Board Secretary

Organization Details
Organization Name: Forum Art Centre
Address: 120 Eugenie St
Winnipeg MB  R2H 0X7
Website: https://forumartcentre.com/
Organizational Description: Forum Art Centre is a community arts centre in the heart of St. Boniface that has been active in Winnipeg for over 60 years! We offer an expanding range of art classes and workshops for adults, teens, preteens, and children (7+) in mediums such as painting, drawing, mixed media, and clay. As a registered charitable organization Forum Art Centre's mission is to be inclusive of anyone wanting to learn about art. By offering youth bursaries, free supplies to youth, a flexible pricing scale for all ages, and outreach art programs, we aim to minimize the barriers in accessing visual arts education.

Forum Art Centre also hosts several community art events each year, including student and instructor art shows, markets with local artists, and ongoing art and book sales!
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6393
   
Description of Duties:

This volunteer leadership position plays a vital role in supporting the governance, accountability, and smooth operation of our registered charitable organization. The Secretary works closely with the Board Chair, Executive Director, Treasurer, and board members to ensure meetings, records, and governance processes are managed effectively.


About the Role


The Secretary serves as the custodian of the organization's official records and is responsible for supporting board and membership meetings throughout the year.


The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an interest in supporting community arts through effective governance.


Key Responsibilities


Meeting Administration



  • Prepare and distribute board meeting agendas and supporting documents.

  • Send notices for board meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

  • Ensure quorum requirements are met.

  • Coordinate meeting logistics and documentation.


Recording Minutes



  • Attend board and membership meetings and take accurate minutes.

  • Record motions, decisions, votes, action items, and key discussion points.

  • Prepare and distribute draft minutes within 2-3 days following meetings.

  • Maintain approved minutes as part of the organization's official records.


Records Management


Maintain and organize official organizational records, including:



  • Bylaws

  • Policies

  • Code of Conduct

  • Board member lists

  • Committee reports

  • Meeting agendas and minutes

  • Board fiscal calendar

  • Governance and historical documents


The Secretary ensures records are archived properly and remain accessible to future boards.


Governance and Compliance



  • Support compliance with organizational bylaws and governance policies.

  • Track board member terms and elections.

  • Monitor annual filing requirements and governance deadlines.

  • Assist the board in maintaining strong governance practices.


Annual General Meeting (AGM)


The Secretary coordinates documentation and administration for the AGM, including:



  • Preparing AGM notices and agenda packages.

  • Assisting with board elections and resolutions.

  • Recording AGM proceedings and member questions.

  • Preparing and publishing AGM minutes.

  • Coordinating reports from the Board Chair, Executive Director, and Treasurer.

   
Skills Required:

Ideal Qualifications


We encourage applicants who have experience in any of the following:



  • Meeting administration and minute-taking

  • Charity or Nonprofit leadership or board governance

  • Records management or administration

  • Project coordination

  • Writing and document preparation


The ideal candidate will be:



  • Highly organized and detail-oriented

  • Comfortable working with Word, PDF documents, email, and shared cloud storage systems

  • Able to manage deadlines and follow established processes

  • Interested in supporting arts and culture in our community

  • Collaborative and comfortable working with volunteers


*Previous experience being on the board of a registered charity is an asset but is not required.

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Why Join the Forum Art Centre Board?


Serving as Secretary offers an opportunity to:



  • Contribute to the growth and sustainability of a respected community arts organization

  • Gain nonprofit governance and leadership experience

  • Work alongside artists, cultural leaders, and community advocates

  • Help strengthen the arts ecosystem in our region

   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Daytime

Estimated commitment: Approximately 20 hours per month, including board meetings, preparation of agendas and minutes, record management, and participation in board committees as required.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
- St. Boniface
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace
Organization will provide: Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Jul 17, 2026

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