Vika Visual Arts - Board Member (Treasurer)

Are you passionate about the arts and interested in helping an arts nonprofit build a strong financial foundation? Vika Visual Arts Association invites you to join our board as Treasurer, supporting our mission to empower and nurture emerging artists in our community.

About Us:

Vika Visual Arts Association is an arts nonprofit dedicated to supporting emerging artists by providing the resources, opportunities, and exposure they need to thrive. We believe the arts are essential to a vibrant, inclusive community, and we are committed to fostering creativity and expanding opportunities for local artists.

About the Role:

The Treasurer plays an important role in supporting the organization’s financial health, accountability, and long-term sustainability. Working collaboratively with the board and Executive Director, the Treasurer helps oversee the organization’s finances, supports responsible financial decision-making, and ensures the board has the information it needs to steward the organization’s resources effectively.

What We’re Looking For:

We welcome candidates who are passionate about the arts, committed to our mission, and interested in helping a nonprofit thrive. Experience in accounting, finance, or nonprofit financial management is preferred but not required. We encourage individuals with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn to apply.

Ideal candidates will bring:

• An interest in financial oversight, budgeting, and responsible resource management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach to board service and decision-making.
• A commitment to transparency, accountability, and the long-term sustainability of the organization.

Prior board or nonprofit experience is a plus, but not required. A willingness to engage with the organization’s finances and support its mission is what matters most.

Why Join Our Board?

As Treasurer, you’ll help shape the future of an organization that creates meaningful opportunities for emerging artists. You’ll contribute to the organization’s strategic direction, help strengthen its financial stewardship, and work alongside a dedicated team committed to making the arts more accessible and impactful in our community.

Commitment:

• Attend bi-monthly board meetings (60 minutes each) which are a mix of both virtual and in person
• Participate in financial oversight and support the board’s budgeting and financial review processes
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational decision-making
• Support events and initiatives that advance our mission
• Three-year term
• Minimum age: 21
• DC, MD, or VA residency preferred but not required.
• Experience using QuickBooks or Excel preferred but not required.

If you’re excited about supporting emerging artists and helping an arts nonprofit build a sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you!