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Learn how to join us
YOUTH AND ADULTS
WELCOME
Our board members
Sofía Fencken
Jonathan Valdez
Ayesha Davenport
Johnny Castro
Arshonne Cazares
Jaysa Valdez
Michelle Sambrano
Noah Garcia
Priscilla Villareal
Ana Olaya
YOU!
Join our Board
Rising Youth Theatre is looking for applicants for our Board of Directors!
It’s not your typical board – RYT’s board is intergenerational, collaborative, and deeply involved in the work of our organization.
We value connection to our community - much of our board is made up of parents of campers, former ensemble members, and former staff members. If you have connected with RYT in the past and want to get more involved, this is a great way to do it. Additionally, our youth board program is interwoven with our board of directors, so youth ages 16-24 are encouraged to apply. We hope you are willing to submit an application and help shape what Rising Youth Theatre and the larger youth-driven arts and justice landscape in Arizona looks like today and into the future.
Read our Board Recruitment Letter here!
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Every nonprofit is required to have a board of directors as a “governing body”, meaning board members volunteer to show up and vote on important decisions relating to the organization (such as budget, hiring, and the direction of the organization).
Our board has three committees (Liberation, Learning, and Accountability / Financial Health and Oversight / Time, Talent, Treasure, and Testimony) that come together once a month for a meeting (FHO meets 1 additional time a month) that includes our staff team.
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Training and Learning -
RYT’s board has several required training sessions throughout the year to grow the knowledge of our members and to encourage values alignment across all areas of the organization.Leadership and Intergenerational Collaboration -
The experience of serving on a board is a unique opportunity for leadership and collaboration. Our board members come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and we all have things to learn from each other, and wisdom to offer each other.Creative Engagement -
Our board is welcome and encouraged to participate in our programming and join our ensembles. If you are a creative of any kind, your talents will be valued in this space! -
Step 1: Application
First, you fill out an application to join the board.
If you are UNDER 18, fill out this application
If you are OVER 18, fill out this application
Step 2: Interviews
After your application is submitted, we will schedule two interviews with you. The first interview is with a RYT Staff Member and the second is with an RYT Board Member.
Doing two interviews ensures that we’re a great fit together and gives you the opportunity to learn more about the organization from two perspectives.
Step 3: Board Votes
After both interviews are conducted, the board will read and hear the interviews then vote on your application.Step 4: Outcome
We will email you and let you know the status of your acceptance.
When you are accepted, we will give you all of the resources necessary and you will join the next board meeting! -
Email our board directly!
No question is a bad question. We want you to feel confident in your decision to join our board! :)
Board@risingyouththeatre.org