Board Treasurer

Details: 

• Term is 12 months with the option to renew 
• Volunteer 
• Meetings are Hybrid 
• 6 Meetings per year 

Oh My Ears (OME) is a new music presenting organization that seeks to cultivate the creation and sharing of new music by connecting adventurous composers, ensembles, and musicians with each other and the greater Phoenix and Arizona community. Founded in 2014, OME is a grassroots organization run by a team of musicians, composers, and music educators who are passionate about new music and the Phoenix community. Our largest event is an annual multi-day music festival, with stand-alone concerts presented seasonally. 

OME is seeking individuals in Arizona (preferably the Phoenix Metro Area) to serve as board members. Oh My Ears became an independent 501(c)3 Nonprofit organization in August 2023, after 9 years of fiscal sponsorship. We are seeking those who are interested in proliferating our operations to fulfil our mission of cultivating the creation and sharing of new music by connecting adventurous composers, ensembles, and musicians with each other and the greater Phoenix & Arizona community. We are interested in those who have experience with start-up level boards, but all experience levels are welcome.

Preferred Experience:

• Financial statements, budgeting, and accounting skills
• Quickbooks 
• Experience in financial planning
• Experience in non-profit financial management 
• CPA or relevant certifications are beneficial

Duties and Responsibilities Specific to Treasurer:

• Develop a close working relationship with the organization’s bookkeeper and assist with clarifying reports for the board and grant reporting 
• Working with the bookkeeper, help prepare annual budgets 
• Ensure money is safe and the organization is acting in compliance with local, state and federal law 
• Have thorough knowledge and understanding of the organization’s financial reports and important financial ratios. 
• Keep the board apprised of key financial events, trends, and concerns, and an assessment of the organization’s fiscal health 

Board Members are expected to contribute to OME in the following ways:

• Board meeting and event attendance. This includes 6 meetings annually (1-1.5h each) and at minimum 1 concert attendance. We highly encourage board members to devote appropriate preparation time for each meeting including reviewing any pre-reads and attending ready to engage in discussion.
• Make introductions to potential sponsors and partners.
• Board dues of $300 (This can be in direct contributions or finding new donors to contribute.)

Please complete this form to state your interest and contact development@ohmyears.org with any questions. 

If being a board member at this time does not seem like an appropriate fit, we welcome community members as advisors to our staff committees:

• Development 
• Operations & Finance  
• Programming & Production