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Job Description:
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Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director oversees all aspects of the Association’s activities and those of its Foundation in accordance with the ADAC mandate and by-laws. Leading a small team and working closely with the Board of Directors and Committees, this role includes organizational development, human resources, management of the Appraisal Service, public outreach and administrative, financial and operations management. In addition the Executive Director represents the Association on numerous external Boards and Committees, at public events and champions ADAC’s goals, activities and accomplishments to potential sponsors, partners and members.
Financial Management:
• Manage all financial processes including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow, forecasting and reporting
• Develop and administer annual and project budgets in consultation with the Treasurer
• Coordinate year-end audit in consultation with Treasurer, bookkeeper and auditors
Administration:
• Develop, write and implement policies and guidelines in consultation with the Board of Directors.
• Recruit and manage staff, including conducting annual review, managing benefits and scheduling
• Sourcing and managing external service providers
• Coordinate and prepare Committee, Board and annual general meetings
• Timely filing of annual returns and other reporting obligations
• Management of office operations and day-to-day activities
Marketing, Communications and Events:
• Implement effective short- and long-term communication and promotional strategies
• Manage print, e-news and social media marketing and communications in accordance with ADAC style guide
• Ensure timely communication with members and Board on important or pressing matters affecting the art market or association
• Plan, develop and implement programming and special events such as ADAC’s participation at Art Toronto, the AGM and the Canadian Museum Association Conference
Appraisal Services:
• Oversee the ADAC fine art Appraisal Service
• Meet weekly with the Appraisal Coordinator to review deadlines and progress
• Periodically review processes, set targets and implement improvements in consultation with the Appraisal Coordinator
• Keep up to date on standards within the industry
• Promote the ADAC Service to industry stakeholders
Membership Management:
• Work with the membership committee on recruiting and reviewing potential new members
• Answer membership inquires and provide guidance and mentoring
• Annually review member benefits and negotiate new ones
Development and Outreach:
• Research and pursue public and private funding opportunities
• Develop strategic partnerships that are in line with ADAC’s mandate and grow its profile including collaborative opportunities
• Research and write grant applications
Advocacy:
• Advocate on behalf of the membership on topics that effect the art business
• Keep up to date on policy changes, government reviews, and government programs
• Forge relationships with other arts organizations and government influencers
REQUIREMENTS:
• A degree in art history, art administration, or related
• Relevant experience in a not-for-profit setting with a volunteer board
• Considerable knowledge of the art market
• Demonstrated success in grant writing
• Experience managing people
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to create long-term partnerships
• Team-oriented
• Ability to problem solve in a fast paced environment
• ‘Roll up your sleeves’ attitude
• Experience handling all social media platforms
• Knowledge of fine art appraisal methodology a strong asset
• Fundraising experience an asset
• Bilingualism an asset
Please send your cover letter and resume to hr@ad-ac.ca using the subject line ‘Executive Director Position’
Application Deadline: November 30th, 2018
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