Foundation Announces Open Board Seats
The Tabor Opera House Preservation Foundation is seeking two additional members, and a youth liaison, for its board of directors for terms starting in 2023.
Board Members
The foundation has two open seats on the board for persons who will join in the work of revitalizing the historic Tabor Opera House and creating a community hub for culture and the arts in historic Leadville, Colorado.
Youth Liaison
The youth liaison is a non-voting board position, open to youth aged 16-24. Terms for all three seats will begin in 2023.
About the Board of Directors
The board of directors supports the foundation’s work and provides mission-based leadership, strategic governance, and fundraising. The foundation’s executive director and a small building facilities staff lead day-to-day operations. The board meets monthly, and specialized committees hold monthly work sessions.
Board members will join to achieve these current priorities:
- Save the Tabor, deemed a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, through a major building rehabilitation.
- Preserve the Tabor’s historic stage scenery.
- Enable live performances and tours.
- Support Leadville’s economy and diverse culture.
Candidate Qualifications
Ideal board candidates will have prior experience with overseeing non-profit organizations; an aptitude for effective fundraising; experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion; a mindset for collaborative decision making; and a passion for history and the performing arts. The foundation is especially seeking applicants with legal, fundraising and community engagement backgrounds.
Youth liaison candidates will have a desire to build leadership skills and help broader engagement of local youth in achieving the mission of the foundation.
The foundation believes that the membership of its board should reflect the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of the Leadville community. Applicants are encouraged to highlight aspects of their life experience and skill sets that would help the board make stronger connections to underrepresented sectors of the community, especially Spanish-speaking and Latino neighbors.
To Apply
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and a resume to infoandpress@taboroperahouse.net.
