JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS!

Guild Festival Theatre (“GFT”) is seeking new members to join our Board of Directors!

About GFT

As a vibrant, growing theatre company rooted in Scarborough, Guild Festival Theatre is dedicated to creating exceptional live performances and building community through the arts. GFT is Scarborough's only professional theatre company. Since 2011, we have performed outdoors at the Greek Theatre in Guild Park & Gardens, where art meets nature. Each summer brings mainstage productions, a Season Launch and Family Fest, our free festival for young audiences. The rest of the year we run the YES program, new play development, a winter holiday event and off-season programming in Scarborough. In 2027, we will also launch our new Scarborough Gateway initiative - a culinary connections program bridging our summer theatre events with the exciting food offerings in Scarborough communities. 2027 is the first season led by our new Artistic Director, Alison Wong.

Board Responsibilities and Duties

GFT’s Board plays a vital role in guiding the organization’s vision, ensuring strong governance, and supporting the theatre’s sustainability. Board duties include:

• Ensuring our governance and decision-making are as strong and transparent as our creative work.

• Supporting fundraising and connecting GFT with new partners and opportunities.

• Overseeing the financial health of the company.

• Sharing knowledge, perspectives, and connections that support GFT’s growth and community impact.

Skills and Experience

We welcome candidates with experience in governance, non-profit organizations, the arts, business, or community leadership. We are particularly interested in individuals who can bring one or more of the following skills, experiences, or connections:

• Fundraising, donor relations, sponsorships, grant funding, or philanthropic networks.

• Human resources, personnel management, or organizational leadership.

• Regulatory, or non-profit governance experience.

• Working knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, or financial planning.

• Arts administration, theatre production, artistic programming, or experience in the cultural sector.

• Media, marketing, communications, audience development, or community engagement.

• Connections with local businesses, community organizations, artists, audiences, or potential partners and funders.

We recognize that valuable skills and perspectives come from many different paths. Professional experience, volunteer work, lived experience, community involvement, and transferable skills can all make meaningful contributions to a Board.

We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcomes people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. You do not need to have every skill listed above, nor do you need previous Board experience to be considered.

Above all, GFT values enthusiasm, creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to our mission.

What You Will Gain

• A chance to make a real impact on Scarborough’s cultural life.

• Opportunities to connect with artists, audiences, and community leaders.

• Experience in non-profit governance and leadership.

• The excitement of being part of a dynamic, creative, and collaborative theatre community.

Required Time Commitment

The Board meets four times a year, and between meetings Directors can be expected to contribute approximately 4–6 hours each month.

Term

We are looking for a two-year term commitment.

If you’re ready to share your skills, perspectives, and ideas and join us in shaping the future of Guild Festival Theatre, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send a letter of interest by November 30, 2026 to zina@guildfestivaltheatre.ca with the subject line “GFT Board Director – Your Name.” A member of our Governance Committee will be in touch.