General Board Member
(Governance &
Fundraising)

Role Description:

• Provide strategic oversight and uphold AWB’s mission, vision, and values.
• Support financial sustainability through fundraising, donor cultivation, and
  sponsorship outreach.
• Attend quarterly board meetings and serve on at least one committee.
• Advocate for AWB within personal and professional networks.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit best practices and financial stewardship.

Ideal Experience & Skills:

• Experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, business, or community
  development.
• Strong network in Philadelphia’s arts, business, or education sectors.
• Willingness to make a personal financial contribution and support donor
  engagement.
• Passion for youth development and performing arts education.

Director of Arts
Education & Curriculum

Role Description:

• Provide expertise in arts curriculum development for AWB’s programs.
• Ensure programming aligns with educational and artistic development for
  youth ages 5-17.
• Work with instructors to create lesson plans, learning objectives, and student
  assessments.
• Assist in securing grants and partnerships for arts education initiatives.
• Review curriculum effectiveness and suggest improvements based on best
  practices.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Background in education, arts administration, or curriculum development.
• Experience teaching performing arts (theater, dance, music, or vocal arts).
• Knowledge of youth development and arts integration in education.
• Strong writing skills for grant applications and educational materials.

Director of Community &
School Partnerships

Role Description

• Establish and maintain partnerships with schools, youth programs, and
  community organizations.
• Develop strategies for integrating AWB’s programs into school curricula and
  after-school initiatives.
• Work with the fundraising team to identify and apply for education-based
  grants.
• Promote AWB’s visibility through collaborations with local arts organizations.
• Advocate for AWB as a key arts education provider in Philadelphia.

Ideal Experience & Skills:

• Strong connections in education, nonprofit partnerships, or community
  organizing.
• Experience in public relations, community outreach, or school engagement.
• Understanding of Philadelphia school systems and youth programs.
• Ability to negotiate and manage partnerships effectively.

Role Description:

• Oversee AWB’s financial health, budgeting, and fiscal planning.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit financial reporting requirements.
• Work with leadership to create a sustainable funding strategy.
• Assist in grant budgeting and donor financial stewardship.
• Provide financial transparency to the board through quarterly reports.

Ideal Experience & Skills:

• Finance, accounting, or nonprofit financial management experience.
• Knowledge of budgeting, audits, and nonprofit financial regulations.
• Experience with fundraising, donor relations, or financial sustainability
  planning.
• Ability to provide financial oversight and risk management for AWB.

Treasurer (Finance &
Fundraising)

Secretary (Governance &
Compliance)

Role Description:

• Maintain accurate board meeting minutes and records.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit governance policies and bylaws.
• Assist in preparing and distributing board meeting agendas.
• Maintain key organizational documents, including contracts and policies.
• Support board engagement by tracking attendance, committee work, and
  action items.

Ideal Experience & Skills:

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Experience in nonprofit governance or legal compliance (preferred).
• Ability to manage and document board operations effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.