Board of Directors Application
Inspire Arts & Music, Inc., operates youth arts educational programs including the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps, Great East Music Festivals, Fantastic Festivals, and Hyde Park Youth Percussion Ensemble (HYPE). Through a unique blend of education and performance opportunities, our mission is to help young adults achieve excellence in the arts. Our programs seek to develop young adults in scholastic and non-scholastic fine arts activities.
We are seeking applications to be considered for open seats on the Inspire Arts & Music Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, which is volunteer and unpaid, is our highest level of governance, and collectively holds fiduciary responsibility for the entire organization. The Board has many roles. We fundraise, approve and oversee execution on a budget, oversee and support the CEO, and in cooperation with the CEO and other staff, create and lead the execution for our strategic vision. Over 40 people make up the Inspire Arts & Music Board of Directors, providing a strong foundation for our youth. Many, although not all, of our directors are alumni of Inspire Arts programs, and we all share one passion: the arts. Meet our board by clicking here.
Nominations and elections for seats on the Board of Directors are competitive, and not all applicants will receive an interview. A limited number of seats are open based on term expirations and other considerations and all potential new Directors are subject to election by the Board. These Director positions are available for start dates on October 1, 2026 (or as otherwise agreed-upon).
Responsibilities of Board Members
- Attend and participate at a monthly meeting of the Board of Directors, held on Zoom.
- Attend and participate at one in-person Board meeting per year. There are other in-person meeting opportunities that are optional.
- Serve on at least one Board committee by participating in its work and attending regular meetings via Zoom. Committee opportunities include the following, but there are others:
- Alumni and Friends Committee
- Audit and Finance Committee
- Building Committee (overseeing maintenance of our real property)
- Business Development Committee
- Concert in the Park Committee (corporate fundraising)
- Cyber Committee
- Grants Committee
- Health and Wellness Committee
- Resources, Governance, and Administration Committee
- Safety and Conduct Committee
- Agree to meet the annual Inspire Arts & Music Board of Director fundraising obligation by donating or raising funds.
- Actively participate in making decisions on behalf of the organization, exercising your best judgment and placing the organization’s needs first.
- To the extent possible and practical, attend and volunteer at major events operated by InspireArts & Music.
Requirements To Be A Board Member
- At least 25 years old.
- Agree to meet the responsibilities listed above.
- Have no disqualifying conflicts of interests.
- Submission of required background check.
- Agreement to various internal policies, including conflict of interest policy.
Desired Qualities
- A passion for the youth performing arts and performing arts education (no requirement to have participated in an Inspire Arts & Music program or have marched in the Boston Crusaders or any drum and bugle corps).
- Experience with management of governance of a nonprofit organization.
- A skill or proficiency in an area that can assist Inspire Arts & Music, including fundraising (corporate and individual), business, human resources, communication, arts, legal, grant writing, or other beneficial skills.
How To Apply
Send a cover letter explaining why you want to join the Board of Directors and a resume to applications@inspirearts.org
Application deadline: July 1, 2026
About Inspire Arts & Music
Inspire Arts & Music is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Hyde Park, MA whose programs seek to develop and ‘inspire’ young adults in both scholastic and non-scholastic fine arts activities. The vehicle we use to do this is a portfolio of performing arts programs, and our mission is to help them develop and demonstrate the qualities needed to achieve excellence in both their program and their personal lives.
