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Treasurer/Board of Trustee

Other
Organisation:
Waikato Rocks Trust
Category:
Committee & Board
Hours:
Both/Flexible

Are you a lover of multi-cultural events, music, dance, and a supporter of creative people and Youth?
Waikato Rocks Trust is a charitable organization promoting our people's creations, especially the music and dance of Waikato youth. Our journey started in 2010 in a rural radio station in Raglan and extended to FreeFM89.0 and Raglan Community Radio. Since then, we have organized several events, including 32 weekly NZ music episodes for SKY Television for free.

Some of the community events and activities we run:

  • Christmas at the Lake
  • Raglan Music and Dance Fest
  • Huntly Art in the Park
  • Tunes of Waikato (Waikato Youth Music)
  • Waikato Maori Arts.

We are seeking a Treasurer to join our team of five Trustees and a Manager that are always looking for new ideas to serve our community! It would be great if you have some experience, but we can support you with professional development and learning. We are a team of cool people, and you will find it easy to step in to our world.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Maintain accurate financial records, track income and expenses and ensure proper bookkeeping systems are in place.
  • Process and schedule timely online banking payments.
  • Support budgeting and financial planning for events and activities.
  • Contribute to strategic decisions and organisational planning.
  • Maintain good communication with the team and stay responsive via email, text, messenger for timely decisions and approvals.
  • Attend Board of Trustees meetings every 3-4 months (via video conference).

We welcome all age groups but expect a level of maturity for this Treasurer role.

If you are keen, please email us on: logan@waikatorocks.co.nz about who you are and why you want to join us. Or send a CV, if you have one.

Requirements:
  • Experience in financial operations, bookkeeping, and making payments.
  • Dependable, can complete tasks promptly, especially handling online banking payments.
  • Keeps connected with us via email, text message or messenger, etc.
  • Active supporter of youth groups in Hamilton and Waikato (working with community groups, youth groups etc)
  • Passionate about innovative ideas and wanting to change creative people's lives.
  • Keen supporter of minority ethnic groups wanting to create opportunities for them to celebrate their culture through music and dance.
  • Supportive and creative person.
Time commitment:
  • Board of Trustees meetings will be held once every three to four months, mainly after hour via video conference.
  • Meetings would be 30 minutes to an hour (no longer)
  • Signatures and approvals via email and phone.
  • If possible, we can have one or two coffee and snacks meetings! We can also cover your transport costs.

Our activities are two events: one in December and one in March. We also have a concert in May. Therefore, payments to service providers would be within these periods. There are a few more payments to be made during the year as well.

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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