Saint Albans Museum
Overview of Organization
The mission of the Saint Albans Museum is to collect and preserve historical and cultural material relevant to our community, and to display and interpret selected material from the collections for the education and enjoyment of the public.
Mission Area: Arts/Culture/Humanities
Size of Organization: Less than $250K
Position Overview
Chair, Finance and Fundraising Committee
Ex Officio, Endowment Fund Committee
- Responsible for the deposit, investment, and disbursement of funds. Monitors cash flow and maintains records of all financial transactions.
- Prepares and distributes finance reports to the Finance & Fundraising Committee and Board of Trustees for review at monthly meetings.
- In conjunction with Executive Director and Finance & Fundraising Committee, prepares an annual operating budget for recommendation to the Board of Trustees.
- Compiles all relevant financial documents and coordinates with the museum’s tax advisor for timely submission of Form 990.
- Processes bi-monthly payroll and administers employee benefits. Ensures organizational compliance with all applicable tax and labor laws.
- Provides reports for grant reporting as requested by the Executive Director.
All members of the SAM Board of Trustees are expected to maintain museum membership. Annual fees are $35 for individual and $60 for family.
Desired Skills: Nonprofit Financials
Additional Information
Current # of Board Members: 10
Carries liability insurance?: Yes
Carries D&O liability insurance?: Yes
Time Expectations: 10-15 hours/month
Meeting Frequency: Once a month
Meeting Location: Franklin County
Length of Term (in years): 1
Financial contribution required?: Yes
Service on committee required?: Yes