Interested in getting involved with Girls and Ladies Rock Camp Madison?  We are always looking for potential instructors and volunteers to join our team!

We employ individuals with a variety of musical and non-musical skill sets at Girls Rock Camp Madison.  If you are interested in getting involved in one or more of the positions listed below, please click on the link above to fill out an application.  Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.  Below is a description of positions available:

Instrument Instructors – Instrument instructors teach guitar, bass, keyboard, violin, drums or vocals to our campers in a group lesson setting.  Proficiency on your instrument is required, teaching experience preferred.

Band Coaches – Band coaches help campers write a song with their bands to be performed at the showcase at the end of camp.  Experience songwriting/composing in a band setting is required.  It is possible to be both an instrument instructor and a band coach at camp.

Band Managers – Band managers provide campers with guidance on the daily schedule, emotional support when needed and encourage positive collaboration.  No specific music skill is required.  Experience working with children in group settings is preferred.  It is possible to be both a band coach and band manager at camp.

“Breakout Session” Instructors – In addition to our music curriculum, we offer our campers “breakout sessions” on a variety of topics.  Examples include workshops on positive self-image, hip-hop dance, t-shirt design, jewelry making, yoga and more.  If you have a workshop you think would benefit our campers, please apply.

“Girl Power Coach” – Part of our mission is to provide a place where ALL girls rock.  We recognize that many children have special learning/emotional/social needs.  We staff professionals who have expertise in this area in the event that a camper requires some additional support to succeed in the camp setting.

 

Interested in getting involved with Girls and Ladies Rock Camp Madison?  We are always looking for potential members of our Board of Directors.

Approach to Governance:
We believe the Board's role is to ensure Girls Rock Camp Madison establishes and maintains the trust of the community by being clear in its mission. The board has a fiduciary responsibility to the organization and, ultimately, to the larger community. The board will ensure that the organization secures the resources needed to accomplish its mission, vision, and goals and that those resources are utilized in a reasonable, appropriate, and legally accountable manner. As a fundraising board, our meetings focus on fundraising initiatives, strategic planning, financial oversight, and assessing our progress. As a fundraising board, we do not focus on programming or curriculum.

Term:
Board members are initially appointed for 2 year terms as approved by the majority of board members. Board members are reviewed annually by board president and vice president. Any board member who is not fulfilling obligations of board service will be notified by the board president and may be asked to step down or resign from the board prior to completion of their 2 year term. Board member appointments are renewable at the end of the two year term after review and request by the president and vice president and subsequent approval by a majority of board members for up to three more terms for a maximum of 8 consecutive years of service. Former board members may reapply and be reappointed to the board after a hiatus from the board of at least one year. Board members may serve as advisory, non-voting members during their hiatus.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Fiduciary Oversight and Fiscal Stewardship

  • Strategic Planning and Oversight

  • Fundraising

  • Legal/Oversight in collaboration with Directors

  • Marketing/Promotions

  • Community Relations

  • Nonprofit Leadership/Program Evaluation

Fundraising:
Board members will help organize fundraising events. In addition, board members are expected to attend fundraising events and participate in annual and special campaigns. In the near future, we may start a capital campaign in which all board members will be expected to play a prominent role.

BOARD COMPOSITION
Girls Rock Camp Madison Executive and Music Directors:
GRCM Executive and Music Directors attend Board meetings to provide insight/guidance but are not technically Board members, therefore do not participate in Board voting.

Officers:

  • Chair/President of the Board: Chief voluntary officer of the organization responsible for organizing and conducting the meetings of the board, facilitating the board’s work as a team, and ensuring board activities are conducted in an effective manner. Oversees performance of the Executive Directors.

  • Co-Chair/Vice President: Assists Chair/President as needed. Responsible for strategic planning and reviewing the organization’s mission/vision annually, bringing any recommendations to the Chair/President and board.

  • Secretary: Prepares meeting minutes and retains accurate records of official documents (organization bylaws, legal notices, filings, meeting minutes). Works with the Executive Directors to carry out the legal secretary functions.

  • Treasurer: Oversees the processes of financial management and accountability for the organization, helping make sure all resources are used appropriately. Documents and retains financial reports and records. Works with the Executive Directors to carry out the treasurer functions.

Members/Members at Large:
Provide foresight, oversight, and insight. Participate in board meetings and special events. Usually contributes a specialization to the board (Public Relations, Grant Writing, etc.).

Past President:
Advises new president. Participates in board meetings and special events. (Non-voting). 

BOARD MEMBER TIME COMMITMENT
Board meetings: 
Full board meetings: Minimum: three 2+ hour in person meetings annually held on evenings or weekends; 
Additional time commitments:service on board appointed subcommittees, reviewing materials prior to board meetings, volunteering to help with GRC activities and events, 

Orientation Meeting:
There may be an additional orientation meeting outside of quarterly meetings for the purpose of onboarding new board members. Attendance is mandatory.

Other:
Attendance at special events or special planning sessions may also be required.

Our organization is committed to creating equitable and racially inclusive work environments to support the success of the full range of our employees and campers. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, norms and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our increasingly diverse customer populations.

We encourage candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create racially inclusive work environments, work effectively on increasingly racially diverse teams and serve the increasingly racially diverse campers and employees in our organization.

We are committed to hiring and retaining racially diverse, culturally competent leadership and staff at all levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of our campers, current and future, but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our campers and staff.