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Job Description:
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Artcite Inc. a non-profit, Artist-run centre with a 36 year history of interdisciplinary, contemporary art presentation in the Windsor-Detroit area, is seeking an Executive Director (ED).
In accordance with the policies set by the Board of Directors and voting artist members of the centre, the ED:
- help establish programs and events to engage the community
- day-to-day direction and management of Artcite
- attends to all office correspondence and shares in general office work
- preparation of grant applications
- develops, forecasts, manages and balances the budget and maintains cashflow
- manages audits for granting bodies and the government
- manages payroll and benefits
- coordinates the hiring and supervision of all staff and volunteers
- sits on relative committees relative and attends all Board meetings
- participates in the establishment and implementation of policies and mandate
- prepares an Annual Report for presentation to the Annual General Meeting
- acts as spokesperson for the gallery
- assists with fundraising events
The staff and Board of Directors of Artcite Inc. are jointly responsible for:
• recruiting new members and volunteers
• caring for gallery assets
• general maintenance of the gallery and offices
• encouraging interest in the affairs of the gallery
The ED, the Programming Coordinator and part-time staff members are jointly responsible for:
- ensuring that individual duties are carried out in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner, and in accordance with policies set by the Board and voting members of the organization
- opening and directing mail, answering the telephone and referring messages
- housekeeping (cleaning, removal of garbage, purchasing supplies, etc.)
- expected that the duties of the ED will be carried out in a timely and efficient manner within constraints of the budget and policies of Artcite Inc., and that staff members, while having distinct areas of responsibility, will work cooperatively to accomplish day-to-day tasks, especially during periods of intense activity
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Experience
- degree in visual arts, fine art, curating, museum studies, art history (with a concentration in contemporary art) or equivalent experience and a thorough knowledge and understanding of contemporary art practices and the guiding principles of Canadian artist-run culture
- experience programming or working in a gallery or artist-run centre
- experience facilitating events and coordinating with artists
Communication, Public Relations and Grants
- strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate and work effectively with the public and community stakeholders
- ability to represent the gallery in public and to granting bodies and community stakeholders, requiring strong oral and writing skills and experience with new media technologies
- proven grant-writing abilities, which include demonstrated success in grant writing for various levels of government
General, Administrative and Interpersonal
- self motivated, possess good organizational skills, and work in a safe and efficient manner
- possess a demonstrated involvement or affiliation in a local arts community
- knowledge and experience of Windsor and Region community
- good timetabling skills, and the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- flexible on work hours when grants are due and for other key events
- an excellent team worker
- demonstrated ability to work in a friendly and collaborative manner in a busy, small-office environment (or similar)
- experience working in the non-profit sector, and managing volunteers an asset
- proficiency in the French language (both oral and written) an asset
- proficiency in various computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, web management and social media sites; knowledge of Mac-based platforms preferred
To Apply:
Please submit: A one-page letter of interest describing your skills and experience as they relate to this position; a curriculum vitae or résumé; and 2 samples of writing (e.g. critism, grant or creative writing, journal articles, or other professional writing). Please email a single PDF file to: hiringcomm@artcite.ca. Please put “Executive Director” and your first and last name in the subject line. Or send to: Hiring Committee – Executive Director, Artcite Inc., 109 University Avenue West, Windsor, ON, N9A 5P4.
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