The Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society, a non-profit, charitable organization, has been supporting scientific, educational, exhibit, and local community initiatives since 1993. Through the management of the Museum Shop, donations, and memberships, the Cooperating Society plays a key role in helping the Royal Tyrrell Museum achieve its mandate. The Cooperating Society contributes significant annual funding to support the Museum’s research, education, and exhibit development programs.
Our Board of Directors is a volunteer-based Governance Board. The role of the Board is to:
- determine the Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society’s strategic direction and priorities;
- develop and ensure stewardship of the organization’s resources;
- monitor organizational performance;
- select, evaluate, and support the Cooperating Society’s Executive Director;
- set policies and processes for effective governance and fund development; and
- actively promote and support the Cooperating Society and its purpose.
Director Role
Being a member of the Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society Board is a rewarding and meaningful volunteer experience. The Cooperating Society supports scientific discovery and education, public engagement and learning, and the many vital contributions of the Museum as a centre of excellence to Drumheller, Alberta, Canada, and the scientific community.
Our Directors add value to our mission by:
- Actively supporting the mission and vision of the Cooperating Society and its efforts and activities;
- Attending Board and Committee meetings, orientation, planning, and evaluation sessions; and
- Bringing insights from their experience and expertise to Board planning, deliberation, and decisions.
Director Term
Directors are elected by the members at the Annual General Meeting in June. Each director is elected for a three-year term.
Board Composition
Our Board consists of a minimum of seven (7) and a maximum of ten (10) members. The Board includes five Executive Members determined by the Board: Chair, Vice-chair, Treasurer, Secretary, and Past Chair.
Board Committees
- Executive and Governance
- Finance, Legal, and Audit
- Fund Development and Community Outreach
- Grants
Time Commitment (virtual and in-person)
Directors attend monthly meetings, with a reduced schedule in the summer. Each Director will also be a member of at least one committee, with meetings scheduled on a quarterly basis or as needed (committee dependent.) Meetings are held in Drumheller, with virtual attendance for Directors to participate remotely. Additional commitments include virtual or in-person attendance at community events, Museum events, and orientation and development sessions. Being a resident of the Drumheller Valley, to support in-person needs and commitments, will be considered an asset for some positions.
How to Apply
Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, including previous board/leadership experience and their relationship with the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, to p.ralrick@tyrrellmuseum.ca. Consideration of applications will begin on April 11, 2025.