Arts Council Executive Director

1 week ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Creative Manitoba Full time
Job Description

Position Summary

The Executive Director plays a vital leadership role in guiding the organization's current operations and future growth. This position serves as the official voice of the organization, chief negotiator, and signatory. The Executive Director works closely with the Board of Directors to develop and implement a visionary yet practical long-term plan for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic and Operational Planning
    • Collaborate with the Board and staff to develop and implement strategic and annual corporate plans.
    • Oversee all operations, including program delivery, financial management, and human resources.
    • Communicate operational objectives to all employees.
    • Monitor and analyze arts sector activities locally, provincially, and nationally.
    • Foster active connections with similar organizations in Winnipeg and across Canada to share best practices and collaborate on initiatives.
    • Develop policy and program recommendations for the Board based on insights from sector analysis and staff input.
    • Ensure alignment between the organization's activities and its mission and values.
    • Proactively identify and pursue opportunities for organizational growth, increased funding, and expanded community impact.
  • Financial and Performance Management
    • Develop and monitor the annual budget, including fund distribution, expenses, and capital expenditures, ensuring financial sustainability, revenue-generation initiatives, and responsible resource allocation.
    • Regularly review organizational performance against objectives and provide reports to the Board, identifying risks and opportunities.
    • Keep funders, stakeholders, and the community informed of the organization's progress and performance.
  • Organizational, Operational, and People Leadership
    • Develop and monitor performance objectives and plans for all staff, advisors, consultants, and assessors.
    • Maintain and update Board-approved HR policies, including recruitment, compensation, employee relations, and career management.
    • Support, coach, and encourage staff, establishing open communication and teamwork.
    • Oversee organizational operations to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Community Engagement & Advocacy
    • Represent the organization and act as an ambassador for the organization, building and maintaining strong relationships with government officials, funders, community agencies, educational organizations, and other partners, leveraging knowledge of the Winnipeg arts landscape.
    • Represent the organization at public events and forums, advocating for the arts and promoting the organization's programs and services.
    • Develop and implement a strategic communications plan.

Qualifications

  • Deep, recent, meaningful connections in the sector demonstrating a solid understanding of Winnipeg's arts community.
  • Proven visionary and innovative leadership, with evidence of championing organizational growth.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement programs and procedures that support, sustain, and grow an arts and culture sector in Winnipeg.
  • Strong networking and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Track record of transparent leadership with an open-door approach for stakeholders (arts community, staff, and government).
  • Significant experience in strategic planning and financial management within the arts, cultural, or non-profit sector.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and Indigenous collaboration.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience in grant administration, public art programs and policies, and arts development.
  • Familiarity with fair payment for artists, associations, and unions within the cultural arts community, and their impact on organizational budgets and grant applications is highly valued.
  • Willingness and ability to live and work in Winnipeg is a necessity.
  • A suitable combination of applicable education and career experience is preferred.

Work Environment

The organization is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. We have zero tolerance for harassment or discriminatory behavior. Our team values open communication, mutual respect, and a positive workplace culture.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual salary range: $110,000 to $130,000
  • Benefits, Shared RRSP Contribution Plan
  • General hours of work: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, in addition to occasional events and meetings outside of normally scheduled hours

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