Several advisory board and volunteer positions for GR!C are available to qualified candidates. Please note that all positions are unpaid and are only open to female-identified applicants. All GR!C positions require a large commitment of both time and energy. Our volunteers and board members contribute their time, effort and skills because of a strong personal commitment to fostering girls’ self-esteem, creative expression and community awareness through rock music.
To apply for a position, please contact Renee Neuner at renee@girlsrockchicago.org or 773.772.7691. Applicants are not required to submit a resume or cover letter, but must indicate relevant skills and experience, your interest in the position and how you intend to further GR!C’s organizational mission.
Board Positions
All board positions require a commitment of 5-20 hours per week, including bi-monthly meetings and publicity/fundraising events.
Treasurer
Key Qualifications
• Ideal candidate has 3-5 years experience in accounting (background in non-profit accounting helpful but not required).
• Knowledge of IRS forms and financial obligations of small to mid-size non-profit organizations
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Has a personal commitment to the unique mission of GR!C
Job Description
• The Board Treasurer oversees all financial functions and obligations of the organization
• Develops and maintains monthly financial statements and numerous grant budgets
• Develops budgets for proposed projects
• Prepares IRS form 990-EZ
• Works closely with Finance Committee members and Events Coordinator on developing budgets for publicity and fundraising events
• Attends monthly to bi-monthly board meetings
Events Coordinator
Key Qualifications
• Knowledge and experience in event-planning and/or fundraising
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Has a personal commitment to the unique mission of GR!C
• Ability to network creatively and within diverse communities
Job Description
• Responsible for planning and managing monthly publicity and fundraising events
• Coordinates the development of marketing materials for events including posters, flyers, emails etc.
• Organizes monthly meetings with the Fundraising Committee to plan and organize upcoming events
• Works closely with Board Treasurer on developing budgets for fundraising events
• Diversifies GR!C’s funding base by organizing events both connected to and distinct from the rock music community
Marketing Outreach Coordinator
Key Qualifications
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to network creatively and throughout diverse communities
• Has a personal commitment to the unique mission of GR!C
• Comfortable in articulating the mission and programming of GR!C
Job Description
• Networks and solicits support from local and national businesses and corporations to build a relationship between GR!C and the local business community
• Organizes and staffs opportunities for tabling at festivals and events
• Works in conjunction with gear coordinator to solicit in-kind donations of equipment and supplies from music stores and corporations
• Works with Finance Committee and Events Coordinator to provide business support or sponsorship for fundraising and publicity events
• Finds and secures venues for publicity and fundraising events as well as GR!C programs
Secretary
Key Qualifications
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Has a personal commitment to the unique mission of GR!C
• Comfortable in articulating the mission and programming of GR!C
Job Description
• Takes detailed notes of all board meeting minutes
• Distributes meeting minutes to all board members and all non-board members in attendance
• Coordinates board meeting times, dates and locations
Non-Board Positions
All Non-board positions require a commitment of 5-10 hours per week including monthly meetings and publicity/fundraising events. All non-board volunteers are welcome to attend monthly board meetings.
Gear Assistant
• Works in conjunction with the Gear Coordinator to solicit and obtain equipment donations from music stores, corporations and individual donors
• Schedules and performs pick-ups from individual donors throughout the Chicagoland region
• Assesses current inventory and works to replace and/or repair damaged or unwanted gear
• Has a personal commitment to the unique mission of GR!C
• Must have reliable access to a car and valid driver’s license
Fundraising Committee (3 positions)
• Works in conjunction with the Events Coordinator to plan and implement monthly publicity/fundraising events
• Works with Board Treasurer to create monthly fundraising agendas and event budgets
• Assists in the creation of marketing materials to publicize events
• Has a personal commitment to the unique mission of GR!C
• Diversifies GR!C’s funding base by organizing events both connected to and distinct from the rock music community
Curriculum Committee (3 Members)
• Works in conjunction with the Curriculum Coordinator to update and organize handouts, educational materials and lesson plans for instrument instructors, band coaches and counselors
• Has a knowledge of instruction in bass, guitar, drums or keyboards.
• Has a personal commitment to the unique mission of GR!C
Workshop Coordinator
• Works in conjunction with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit volunteers to lead unique and engaging workshops for GR!C programs
• Creates an outline for specific programs and guides workshop leaders in developing unique and engaging workshop curriculum
• Updates workshop curriculum based on programing and the development of new projects
• Has a personal commitment to the unique mission of GR!C
