Academic Board Member

3 weeks ago

Outside Beach, Canada Alliance for Arts and Culture Full time
p>Located in downtown Oshawa, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (RMG) is the largest public art gallery in the rapidly growing Durham Region which has a population of more than 750 thousand.

The RMG proudly holds Canada’s largest collection of works by Painters 11, including artists such as Jack Bush, Alexandra Luke, J.Today, the RMG collection of more than 4,700 works focuses on telling the continuing story of Canadian abstraction.

The RMG believes that art cultivates caring communities. As an artist-centered and community-oriented public art gallery, the RMG brings people from diverse backgrounds together to engage with art that inspires new perspectives, generates meaningful conversations, and creates a sense of belonging.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead an artist-centred and creative organization, possessing an important collection of Canadian abstract and contemporary art. The CEO will utilize their passion for visual arts and embrace the Gallery’s approach to sharing compelling cultural stories through art.

With a renewed strategic plan in place, the CEO will advance the RMG’s vision, mission and strategic priorities as they oversee Gallery operations. They will guide a strong, engaged staff team focusing on delivering excellence in a creative, caring environment. The CEO represents and advocates for the RMG’s interests internally and externally and will enthusiastically embrace a visible public role in the arts, culture, and knowledge-building communities in Durham Region, the province and beyond.

Strategic Leadership
• Accountable for the strategic direction of the Gallery, the CEO works closely with staff and Board to ensure the vision, mission, values, and priorities are achieved through operational plans and actions.
• Provide motivational leadership that reflects organizational and workplace values, building upon strengths and successes.
• Serve as the public face for the RMG by effectively advocating for the organization, arts and culture, and building relationships with community and stakeholder groups.

Programming & Relationship Development
• In collaboration with the Senior Curator and programming staff, develop the RMG’s artistic vision, direction, and identity.
• Oversee the acquisition of Permanent Collection works and stewardship.
• Maintain an open dialogue with Gallery members and other key stakeholders and nurture and cultivate positive relationships with individuals, community partners, and others to support the collaborative and relationship-based approach of the RMG.
• Support staff in developing and realizing a year-round schedule of exhibitions, learning programs, and public events to grow Gallery attendance, while developing and implementing strategies for engaging with those from diverse communities.
• In collaboration with the staff, identify, centre and amplify equity-deserving voices in planning, programs, and collections.

Financial Management
• Work with the Director of Finance and Operations to ensure budgeting and accounting systems are in place and that appropriate financial controls and risk management strategies protect the RMG’s assets.
• Ensure resources are effectively allocated to optimize performance and attain organizational goals. Monitor outcomes and shift resources as required./>• In collaboration with the Director of Finance and Operations, and Manager of Operations, oversee facilities management and maintenance.
• Act as the primary liaison with the City of Oshawa for capital improvements, leasehold improvements, and any facility-related issues.
• Nurture and cultivate positive relationships with government, foundations, corporate funders, and individual donors through recognition, reporting, and accountability strategies.
• Provide Board members with the information and resources needed to support informed decision making and effective governance.

Qualifications:

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership in arts and culture, such as a public art gallery or a cultural organization.
• Track record in fundraising, operational management, strategic planning, program management, and facilities management.
• Demonstrated success cultivating relationships with diverse constituencies and building public support.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with artists, community partners, donors, funders, and volunteers.
• A deep understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice.
• Understanding of current and future trends in the GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, museum) and broader cultural sectors.
• Knowledge of acquisitions guidelines and practices, particularly those related to the Canada Cultural Property Export Review Board (CCPERB).

CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
• An inspirational leader who prioritizes collaboration and people development, with a desire to help team members lead fulfilling careers.
• Commitment to make the RMG an integral part of the community.
• A highly effective communicator with significant experience in building relationships within a multi-stakeholder environment.

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates from visible and invisible minority group members, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons across the spectrum of sexual orientation and gender identities and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

The RMG is committed to hiring on merit and to removing barriers in employment policies. In addition, the RMG offers comprehensive health and dental benefits, matching RRSP contributions, and a hybrid work policy.

Organization: The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Deadline: Dec.

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