Executive Assistant to the CEO & Director

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Reporting to the CEO & Director, Vancouver Art Gallery provides senior level executive support to the Director.  The Executive Assistant manages the office of the CEO & Director to deliver efficient and effective services and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders including the Board Chair, Trustees, collectors, government, donors, volunteers and artists. Effectively manages the office of the CEO by dealing with workflow, logistical and resource issues to ensure the smooth operation of the office.  

Considerable judgment, astuteness and discretion are exercised when managing the CEO’s incoming communications, identifying and addressing current issues, and working with staff, Trustees, government officials, donors and the public. The incumbent will often make administrative decisions on behalf of the CEO based on knowledge of the Gallery, its policies and staff. 

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Manages incoming communications (telephone calls/e-mails) for the CEO’s Office. Assesses those that require immediate attention and those that can be tactfully deferred. Exercises considerable judgment and discretion in handling calls, routing them to others or dealing with them on own initiative, when appropriate. 

Composes, designs, edits and distributes correspondence, reports and presentations.  Produces professional output with accuracy, style and impact.  Proofreads content, formats, and presentations of Director’s correspondence and reports prepared by other Divisions, revises as necessary. 
 
Liaises with the Board Chair, Trustees, collectors, and high-level donors, and their offices, on a range of matters in a timely and professional manner.

Works with the Director in preparation for the Board of Trustee meetings. Prepares reports and presentation materials. Liaises with internal staff for Board updates. 

Coordinates meetings, teleconferences, and other appointments including speaking engagements. Ensures that the Director is fully prepared for all engagements by providing vital background. 

Provides senior level administrative support to the Director including compiling information for reports from a variety of internal and external sources; undertaking research to locate information, summarizing material and recommending follow-up action; coordinating reports and presentations involving the solicitation of information and follow-up responses.

Takes a pro-active approach to issues involving the CEO office and makes administrative decisions on behalf of the CEO based on knowledge of the Gallery, its policies and staff.

Plans and coordinates travel arrangements for the Director, and often key senior staff, including the booking of air and hotel reservations, preparation and distribution of detailed itineraries. Organizes meetings, dinners, studio visits, etc. Processes per diem cheque requests and expense reports to Accounting in a timely manner.

Undertakes special projects including planning group and VIP tours for collectors to the Gallery and throughout North America and abroad.

Manages independent projects, and may undertake editorial, research and/or administration projects and conducts data analysis.

Maintains records, keeps a pending and bring-forward file, archives material in accordance with Gallery policy.

As required, attends senior staff meetings and takes notes or records minutes as directed.

Works effectively with the Development department in the preparation and editing of proposals to ensure that proposals are submitted to the CEO for final approval that are accurate and complete.

Acts as the executive office liaison with outside business organizations and industry associations.

Assists the Board Secretary in preparation, photocopying and email distribution of meeting notices and agenda materials. Will record minutes of Board and committee meetings in the absence of the Board Secretary.
Minimum five to seven years’ experience in a senior executive assistant position, preferably in the visual arts or non-profit sector.  The successful candidate must be astute and proactive in identifying and addressing current issues, possess strong communication skills, and have the ability to skillfully deal with all levels of staff, Trustees and members of the public. Excellent written and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks, exercise good initiative and judgment are also required.

Please send your resume, in confidence, by Monday, November 30, 2020 to the Director of Human Resources, Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2H7, Fax: (604) 682-1086 or email: hr@vanartgallery.bc.ca

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