"The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) was established in 1977 by artist and community activist with a shared vision to promote, preserve and develop the Latino cultural arts that reflect the living tradition and experiences of the Chicano, Central and South American, and Caribbean people. MCCLA makes the arts accessible as an essential element to the community's development and well-being."

The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) is seeking enthusiastic and committed people from a diverse variety of backgrounds to join its Board of Directors.

MCCLA has devoted over 33 years of community service to making the arts accessible as an essential element of community development and well-being. Throughout these years, MCCLA has provided dance, music and art classes, youth programs, gallery exhibitions, theatrical performances, cultural celebrations, and much more!

As part of our commitment to strengthen MCCLA, the Board of Directors is seeking to recruit six new members by the end of the year. MCCLA is seeking bicultural and bilingual (Spanish) individuals, especially those who have skills in any of the following areas: Latino arts, arts or nonprofit administration, finance, fundraising, marketing, law, or human resources.

Board members bring a wide range of talent, experience, and skills to the organization. The active involvement and participation of board members are vital and necessary components of MCCLA. The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that MCCLA is effectively managing its services, finances, and meeting all of the terms and conditions of its funding. MCCLA has an active board and members contribute in the following ways:

• Attend monthly board meetings and occasional MCCLA sponsored events;
• Participate on at least one committee;
• Periodically volunteer time and skills towards board and committee projects as they arise;
• Support the organization’s fundraising planing efforts.

MCCLA is embarking on an exciting period of renewal and you will find that being on our board is a rewarding and invaluable leadership opportunity. If being a part of the Latino arts community sounds exciting and you are willing to volunteer your time and skills, we highly encourage you to send a letter of interest and your resume to the Board of Directors. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

For more information please contact:
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
Attn: Board of Directors
2868 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94110