Feminist Eco Art Org Seeks Board Treasurer

Women Eco Artists Dialog (WEAD) is in search of a Treasurer to join our volunteer board.

WEAD is a pioneering network of feminist eco­artists, educators, curators, and writers working toward the goal of a just and healthy world. Founded in 1994, we focus on women’s unique perspective in ecological and social justice art. WEAD maintains a website (weadartists.org) that serves as a virtual gallery of eco­artists work, connects artists and curators with exhibition opportunities, and educates and enlightens through its annual WEAD Magazine. Please read more about WEAD on our website.

WEAD’s purpose:

• Provide information regarding the ecoart and social justice art fields to artists, curators, writers, art and public art administrators, educators in art and ecology, cross-disciplinary professionals and others
• To facilitate international networking among artists working with ecological and social justice issues
• To further the fields of, and the understanding of environmental and social justice art

WEAD does not subscribe to a single definition for ecofeminism or ecoart, nor one set of cultural, political, or social beliefs. Instead, WEAD celebrates a spectrum of differences under the colorful collective umbrella called ecofeminist art. Here women speak in their own voices, define their own work and map its place in the world. Together we work toward a just, sane, healthy world for all.

Position Summary:

Role: The Board Treasurer is a vital leadership position on the board of directors, playing a critical role in the organization's financial health and stability.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and reconcile bank statements. Save bank statements and reconciliation documents in WEAD files.
• Monitor and reconcile PayPal, Stripe and Eventbrite income and payments. Facilitate balance transfers. Save records and reconciliation documents in WEAD files. Record name, contact info, and type of income or expense (reimbursement, donation, member dues, et al).
• Maintain a complete itemized financial spreadsheet.
• Administer twice-monthly payroll via Gusto and remit payment to vendors, such as:
  • Fundraising contractor
  • Web development contractor
  • Magazine authors
  • Board reimbursements
  • Artist stipends
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations regarding financial reporting and taxation.Track tax and other legal requirements, complete filings and remit payments. WEAD has a very small budget so taxes are simple. Instructions and necessary contact information, etc. will be provided.
• Send donation thank you letters to donors.
• Communicate with Fundraiser, Staff and Chair as needed.
• Provide financial reporting to the Board prior to each board meeting (every two months). Provide updates on monthly income and expenses, and current assets. Note trends, issues, and special circumstances.
• Create or revise financial systems and reporting, as needed or requested, in coordination with the Board Chair, fundraising contractor, and administrator.
• Attend six board meetings annually (2 hours each).

Qualities we are looking for:

• Honest, reliable and manage your own money well
• Detail oriented, accurate, organized and responsive
• Able to create charts with categories of money in/money out
• Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience a plus
• Dedication a must
• Asking a 2 year commitment
• Able to provide 10-15 volunteer hours a month. Not already overcommitted.