The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library invites artists and arts-interested folks to join the working board of directors.

The Soapbox board manages all aspects of our community print shop and zine library’s operations – from working with our Studio and Membership Coordinator to overseeing the collective studio to developing programs, grant writing, and communications. We’re an enthusiastic team of volunteers, and we’re excited to welcome new members to the team.

In 2023, we’re looking for folks to join the board to help with:

  • Programming–both working with artists on our regular workshops and working with partners to develop special programs

  • Communications

  • Fundraising and special events

  • We’re also excited to hear what you would like to bring to The Soapbox!

Apply here!

The board is organized into the following committees, though we work across them often:

  • Exec

    • Finance, HR, overall steering, strategic planning, facilities

  • Programs and Library

    • Workshops, special programs, zine library

  • Communications

    • Email marketing, social media, website, press relations

  • Studio and Membership

    • Studio logistics, membership outreach, membership events, supporting Studio and Membership Coordinator (¼ time paid employee)

  • Fundraising

    • Grant writing, annual fundraising campaigns

Board Member Expectations

  • Board terms are 2 years long and can be renewed

  • Attend a minimum of 8 board and committee meetings a year 

  • Attend annual full day board retreat

  • Board giving

  • Support fundraising activities

  • Ambassador for The Soapbox

  • Review financial reports quarterly, assess financial health, and adjust operations as needed

  • Participate in recruiting and bringing in new board members

  • Participate in annual budgeting process: communicating committee needs and reasonableness of revenue targets

  • Ensure that The Soapbox’s work supports its mission

  • All committees should have a convener, facilitator, and note taker

    • Convener: tracks shared projects and schedules meetings

    • Facilitator: facilitates during committee meetings

    • Note taker: takes minutes and notes during committee meetings

Timeline

  • January 31: Applications due

  • February 20: Decisions made

  • March 2023: Onboarding

Board Member Benefits

  • Member discount on workshops

  • 1 free workshop/year

  • Opportunity to consign artwork with The Soapbox

  • Opportunity to be a Soapbox instructor (with approval)

  • Discount on private group lessons 

  • Discounted open hours membership after the first year of board service