Board of Director Member

1 day ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Association of Academic Museums & Galleries. Full time
Job Title: Director & CEO

We are seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Director & CEO of the Textile Museum of Canada. As the chief executive officer, you will be responsible for developing and executing a new strategic plan that advances the museum's mission, vision, values, and goals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify, cultivate, and secure revenues for the Textile Museum's growth as an institution in service to its diverse community.
  • Lead fundraising efforts from public and private sector sources and be an active participant in current cultural conversations concerning equity, diversity, inclusion, and access.
  • Lead, direct, and mentor Textile Museum staff, oversee operations, and ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effective management of human, financial, and technological resources.
  • Embody the role of primary ambassador for the museum, working with the board, staff, and other stakeholders to communicate its curatorial goals, mission, vision, and values to local, national, and international audiences.
  • Develop relationships with key strategic partners in communicating Canada's role in textile and fabric history, as well as highlighting international global influences.
  • Lead conversations around equity, diversity, and inclusion, with a deep awareness of implementing the recommendations of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
  • Engage in a strategic planning process that gathers input from various stakeholders, including the board, staff, government officials, donors, members, and the public.
  • Create strategic partnerships with public and private organizations, with particular attention to developing ties to the non-profit and education sectors.
  • Partner with curators, educators, and directors from other institutions to strengthen the alignment, focus, and quality of educational, training, and paid internship programs.
  • Facilitate working sessions with staff and encourage cross-sector and inter-institutional dialogue on exhibitions and educational opportunities.
  • Ensure collection, conservation, and research policies are clearly articulated in considering acquisitions and deaccessioning in regular conversations with the board.
  • Lead and participate in all aspects of fundraising activity, including oversight of grant writing and public presentations to government agencies.
  • Identify, cultivate, and secure support from foundations, business partners, sponsors, and major individual donors to ensure diversity in available funding sources.
  • Grow diverse community participation in and accessibility to the Textile Museum with the goal of increasing membership and audience engagement.
  • Determine best practices in community engagement through a collaborative process with diverse local communities and socially innovative organizations.
  • Lead ongoing initiatives to support the digitization and broader awareness of the museum's collection.
  • Extend the reach of the Textile Museum to augment its offerings through online, social media, and digital exhibition and educational programs.
  • Identify new individual donor prospects and steward existing donors with an emphasis on how to effectively drive major gifts from local and national sources.
  • Develop multiple streams of revenue from foundation prospects, corporate sponsors, and special event entities.
  • Commit to advancing the Textile Museum's equity, diversity, and inclusion plans with both the board and staff to ensure that the museum, its workforce, and volunteers reflect the communities it serves.
  • Recommend best practices and procedures to the board to better support its community ambassadorship, fundraising, and policy-making functions.
  • Guide succession planning in the curatorial and collections area of the museum.
  • Encourage the continual professional development of the staff and board, as well as appropriate training of volunteers.
  • Ensure that financial matters of the Textile Museum are predicated on clear communication and collaboration with the Board Treasurer and the Finance Committee.
  • Determine the optimal use of capital and operating funds for facilities, equipment, technology, and operations in discussions with the Finance Committee.
  • Regularly review the effectiveness of the organizational structure, policies, system controls, and procedures.

The ideal candidate will be a thoughtful listener who draws insights and inspiration from a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Motivated by the aesthetic and educational nature of textiles and receptive to new ideas, the Director & CEO will be a resourceful leader who values collaboration, teamwork, and mentorship. This individual will be innovative, people-oriented, adaptable to changing circumstances, and a visible community presence locally and nationally. The Director & CEO will have both business savvy and emotional intelligence in how best to align stakeholder interests around common goals and outcomes. This individual will exemplify a commitment to diversity in all forms and cultivate social inclusion in a meaningful way.

The successful candidate will possess several years of senior management expertise in museums, the arts, non-profit organizations, creative industries, or related social enterprises. Advanced education or training is appreciated. Demonstrable results in advancing Truth and Reconciliation, as well as well equity, diversity, inclusion, and access initiatives, is required. Experience supervising staff, collaborating with non-profit boards, managing a budget, and expanding revenues is needed. Passion and affinity for textiles in both their historical and contemporary contexts are needed. International candidates will be considered but Canadians and those who are currently eligible to work in Canada are preferred.

The Textile Museum offers competitive compensation, anticipated in the range of $115,000 to $130,000, plus benefits that include supplemental health, vision, and dental insurances; long-term disability and life insurances; and paid vacation and holiday time.

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