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Youth Empowerment through Arts and Humanities (YEAH!)

Board Finance Committee

Youth Empowerment through Arts and Humanities (YEAH!)

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Job Summary

 

Help Empower Youth Through Music and Arts: Are you passionate about supporting youth empowerment through music and arts education? Do you have professional experience and skills you’d like to share or an opportunity to develop these skills?

YEAH! (Youth Empowerment through Arts and Humanities) is a Nashville-based nonprofit with a mission to further empower youth of all backgrounds, especially the underrepresented and marginalized, ages 6-17 through transformative, inclusive music education in an equitable community. YEAH! has positively impacted over 700 families in the past 20 years.  

Our members include finance students, professors, and professionals. This is a unique opportunity to lend your financial management, budgeting, and strategic planning expertise to help ensure YEAH!’s continued growth and success. 

 

Job Responsibilities

 

As a member of the Finance Committee, you will play a critical role in shaping YEAH’s financial future! while making a meaningful impact as follows:

  1. Meet on the 4th Friday of each month from 11 am – 12 pm – with at least three (3) members present to constitute a quorum, and obtain a 2/3 majority vote of attending committee members to constitute a decision of the Finance Committee.
  2. Review and update fiscal policies and procedures
  3. Collaborate on creating and updating budgets and financial reports 
  4. Advise on organizational fiscal responsibilities and asset management
  5. Review YEAH!’s monthly financial statements and policies
  6. Review of the annual budget with staff and other board members
  7. Seeking board approval of the budget and all expenditures must be within budget
  8. In addition to signing a Financial Committee Agreement form, each member will undergo a background check and complete a Conflict of Interest form. 

 

Qualifications

To ensure the effective governance and strategic direction of YEAH!, we seek board members with the following qualifications:

     1. A passion for music and youth empowerment.

     2. Experience in one or more of the following areas: education, non-profit  management, finance, law, fundraising, marketing, community outreach, or music/arts education.

     3. An active member and contributor in one or more diverse and marginalized communities.

     4. Demonstrated ability to contribute to fundraising efforts, including securing donations and sponsorships.

     5. Understanding of and commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within the organization and the community.

     6. Willingness and ability to attend regular board meetings, participate in committee and community events, and engage in fundraising activities.

     7. Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans and initiatives.

     8. Strong connections within diverse community groups and the ability to leverage those connections to benefit YEAH!.

     9. Effective communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Additional Qualifications

     1. Prior board of directors or leadership experience

2. Non-profit experience

3. Youth mentorship

4. Event planning and execution

5. Advocacy and public policy experience related to arts, education, and youth programs.

Additional Information

Benefits

N/A

How to Apply

  1. Complete the Board Application – https://forms.gle/LmacLdn6cCG7eBca7 (also found on yeahrocks.org)

     2. Send your résumé and cover letter to Mariela Moscoso at director@yeahrocks.org.

     3. Your cover letter needs to include:  

          a. Personal Statement: what is your connection to YEAH!’s mission and how your unique experiences or perspectives will contribute to the organization’s goals?

          b. Diversity and Inclusion Statement: what is your commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the board and the broader community we serve?

          c. Skills Inventory: Provide an assessment of key skills (e.g., fundraising, music education, community outreach, finance) to ensure your expertise aligns with YEAH!’s strategic needs.

          d. Availability and Commitment: Clearly communicate about your available time for attending meetings, events and participation in fundraising and community engagement efforts.

          e. References: A section for providing references (names and contact information) who can speak to your experience and commitment to leadership, music education, social justice, youth empowerment, and nonprofit governance.

. PLEASE WRITE “NEW BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION” in the subject line.

Details

  • Date Posted: February 25, 2025
  • Type: Board Member
  • Job Function: Accounting / Financial Management
  • Service Area: Arts / Culture
  • Start Date: 03/03/2025
  • Working Hours: 5 x mo