Chula League Treasurer

Chula League Treasurer

Who We Are

Chula League is a nonprofit formed in 2005 to support the arts, and art education in East Austin managed by a small, grassroots board of directors.

We work to ensure that the arts play a valued role in the educational, economic, and cultural well being of East Austin neighborhoods. Chula produces a variety of projects to achieve its mission and purpose, including its flagship event the Cherrywood Art Fair and the arts-mentoring program Little Artist BIG ARTIST.

Who You Are

The Treasurer Board role will be responsible for the bookkeeping and financial upkeeping of Chula League, ensuring seamless financial updates, collections, and tax filing. This role sits on the Chula League board on a voluntary basis.

Essential Functions:

• Preside at board meetings in chair & vice chair's absence
• Maintain Quickbooks bookkeeping files
• Schedule online or manually send checks (co-signature needed over $500)*
• Create and present Balance Sheet & PL financial reports at board meetings
• Serve as chair of Finance committee, develop annual budget
• Lead creation of program budgets in partnership with sub-committee chairs
• Consult on program sponsorship plans and create sponsor invoices*
• Provide financial reporting for grants and annual report*
• Maintain digital and/or paper expense receipts & bank statement records*
• Maintain D&O and general liability insurance coverage*
• Ensure nonprofit standing is maintained with TX SOS and IRS*
• Oversee completion + filing of 1099s by Feb 1 & Form 990 tax return by May 15**

Education & Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting
• Nonprofit Bookkeeping/Accounting

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• minimum of 2 years of experience in Nonprofit taxes.
• Proficient in using Google drive, and Quickbooks management tools.
• Project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Chula League’s mission of fueling and sustaining the arts in Austin.

Compensation:

This is a Volunteer Position

Please send in a cover letter describing how you meet these qualifications and why you want to contribute to Chula League’s mission.

Chula League

Chula League is a nonprofit formed in 2005 to support the arts, art education, and artful outdoor spaces in East Austin managed by a small, grassroots board of directors.

We work to ensure that the arts and public outdoor spaces play a valued role in the educational, economic, and cultural well being of East Austin neighborhoods. Chula produces a variety of projects to achieve its mission and purpose, including its flagship event the Cherrywood Art Fair and the arts-mentoring program Little Artist BIG ARTIST.

Our Mission

The purpose of Chula League is:

• To support arts and arts education
• To advocate for our children's future through positive, productive, and meaningful mentoring relationships
• To produce and promote community events for emerging and established artists and artisans
• To enhance or preserve the beauty of public outdoor spaces through art, design and creative activity
• To revitalize East Austin and attract visitors to our city for increasing economic impact

Company Website: chulaleague.org