Music in Exile seeks 2 x Board Members (voluntary).

About Music in Exile

Music in Exile (MIE) is a not-for-profit record label and registered Australian charity supporting artists from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Since 2019, MIE has supported artists to write, record, release and tour original music, developing creative and professional networks for artists and creating real opportunities for a career in the arts.

MIE operates on the principle of ‘artist first’, allowing artists to guide the process and ensuring that our work at all times responds to artists’ personal and professional goals.

In undertaking this work, we – the staff and Board – hope to contribute to an Australian music industry that is accessible for all, and that more accurately represents the many voices of our community.

To date, Music in Exile has generated:

• $565,960 paid directly to artists for recording and touring activity
• 240 live performances in every state and territory of the country
• 36 albums & EPs for Music in Exile artists
• 610,000 monthly listeners on Spotify
• 380,500 views on YouTube

Responsibilities

Collectively, Music in Exile’s Board of Directors must provide effective oversight of MIE’s strategic direction, organisational risk, financial position and performance of the CEO.

Each Board Director is required to volunteer approximately 1–2 hours per week to MIE and attend all Board meetings which occur every six weeks, primarily online. Directors are expected to be able to commit to a minimum term of 18 months to their role on the Board and must comply with the organisation’s constitution.

Music in Exile Board Directors can be located anywhere Australia-wide. The positions are voluntary.

Who we’re looking for

We encourage applications from people of diverse experiences, skills and backgrounds. We are looking for applicants with expertise in either or both of the following areas outlined below, noting that all Board Directors also have the ability to contribute to multiple areas of the organisation.

Cultural and community programming

• Experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and minority communities.
• Platforming and creating opportunities for underrepresented voices through online and offline programs, projects or initiatives.
• A demonstrated understanding of inclusive organisational practices spanning artist relations, curatorial, community liaising, staff management, and internal and external-facing policies.
• Strong networks in the music and the arts industries including with institutions, festivals and events, media, artists and musicians.

Philanthropy, fundraising and partnerships

• Experience developing and implementing industry partnerships, grants and fundraising strategies.
• A track record with creative sponsorship and partnership projects complimentary to purpose-based charities and not-for-profits.
• Strong networks within the philanthropic and private-giving sectors with a history of successful philanthropy, grants and fundraising activities.
• The ability to identify industry partnerships, grants and fundraising opportunities and the capacity to respond to timely funding opportunities.

MIE aims to have 50% female representation on the Board at all times and reserves a minimum of two Board positions for individuals identifying as culturally and linguistically diverse.

To apply

Applications can be addressed to the Music in Exile Board.

Please include a cover letter (maximum 1 page) and CV (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, professional achievements and relevance for the role.

We encourage applications from people of diverse experiences, skills and backgrounds, and understand that one applicant may not tick all boxes.

If you need assistance or have an accessibility requirement, please contact us: [email protected] using the subject line: Board Directors x2 (Voluntary) - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A PDF version of this job advertisement is attached.

Music in Exile acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work. Music in Exile acknowledges Aboriginal Elders past, present and emerging. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.