Are you looking for a fun and rewarding way to support the museum community? We welcome all Cultural Connections members to actively participate as members of the Programs and Communication committees. We recruit new board members annually; new board members begin their term in the first quarter of each year.
Each board member participates in one of three committees:
- Programs Committee: Programs committee members keep their fingers on the pulse of what’s innovative and interesting in the world of museums and related fields, and organize professional development events throughout each year to share these trends and topics with the Cultural Connections community.
- Communications Committee: Communications committee members keep the information flowing to help the Cultural Connections community grow and stay in touch. The Communications Committee facilitates internal and external communication about Cultural Connections programs and events, maintains the organization’s online presence, and handles membership.
- Executive Committee: The officers of Cultural Connections (president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary) make up the Executive Committee and oversee the business of the organization and the activities of the other committees.
To find out more about a committee or board position with Cultural Connections, please speak with a board member at any of our events, or contact us by email at info@cultural‐connections.org.
Frequently Asked Questions about joining the Cultural Connections Board
What qualities does Cultural Connections seek in new board members?
- Professional experience in the museum field
- Previous leadership and volunteer experience
- Interest in strengthening the museum profession and building community
What responsibilities do board members take on?
- Attend Cultural Connections programs and board meetings (approx. 6x per year; additional committee meetings may be scheduled as needed)
- Serve on one or more Cultural Connections committees
- Participate in other Cultural Connections business conducted by email or other online communication
- Uphold Cultural Connections code of ethics
- Maintain a dues‐paid membership in Cultural Connections
What time commitment is involved?
- Board members commit to a 2‐year term
- Expect to spend an average of 2‐6 hours per month
What is the process for joining the board?
- Discuss your interest with Cultural Connections Vice President
- Submit resume and letter of interest by mid-January
- All current board members vote on slate of board candidates
- Prospective new board members will be notified of election results by end of February
- Cultural Connections is not obligated to elect new members if current board meets requirements of bylaws
- New member orientation is held in March
- To find out more about a committee or board position with Cultural Connections, please speak with a board member at any of our events, or contact us by email at info@cultural‐connections.org.
