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Director & CEO - Textile Museum of Canada

2 months ago


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

About the Role:

The Textile Museum of Canada is seeking a visionary leader to serve as its Director & CEO. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic organization dedicated to the collection, exhibition, and documentation of global textiles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute a new strategic plan to advance the Textile Museum's mission, vision, values, and goals.
  • 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 participate 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.

About the Textile Museum:

The Textile Museum of Canada is a national museum dedicated to the collection, exhibition, and documentation of global textiles. With a collection of over 15,000 objects, the museum is a leading institution in the field of textile studies.

About the Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the museum sector and a passion for textiles. They will have a proven track record of fundraising, strategic planning, and community engagement, as well as experience in leading and managing teams.

What We Offer:

The Textile Museum of Canada offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals in a unique and stimulating environment.

How to Apply:

Applications should be submitted through our website. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.