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Join Our Board

 

We’re seeking board members who bring diverse skills and perspectives, share our passion for the arts, and are excited to help transform our historic building into a vibrant cultural hub - while playing a meaningful role in shaping its future.

 

If you are interested in learning more, please fill out the form below. We’ll be in touch soon to talk about your background, interests, and how you might get involved!

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Duties & Expectations

The primary duty of the Board of Directors (“the Board”) is to ensure the Salem Playhouse fulfills its mission. The Board is the governing body that oversees the activities, reviews and approves decisions, and drives the overall strategy of the organization. The members of the Board are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as making sure the organization has adequate resources to advance its mission.

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Board members are expected to...

  • Serve a two-year term

  • Attend monthly virtual board meetings

  • Review agendas, materials, and minutes in advance of each meeting

  • Become familiar with the organization's history and bylaws

  • Review and approve the organization's annual budget 

  • Assist with fundraising efforts

  • Act as a public ambassador for the Salem Playhouse  

  • Occasionally represent the organization at community meetings or events

  • Make an annual charitable contribution (of at least a nominal amount) to the organization


Are you interested in any of the following areas? Indicate your area of interest in the text box below (feel free to select more than one):


  • Finance

  • Communications

  • Development

  • Governance



Tell us a little bit about yourself. Why are you interested in serving on the Salem Playhouse board? What experience or skills would you bring to the role?


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