Position: Administrative Director/Curator, part-time
Application Deadline: Friday, June 13, 2014
Anticipated start date: July 15, 2014
Remuneration: TBD depending on experience and qualifications
Job Description
Applications are invited for an experienced, dynamic, collaborative and self-motivated person for the position of Administrative Director/Curator, reporting to and following the directives of the Board of Directors.
Key Responsibilities
A. Administrative Responsibilities
Manage the ongoing operations of the Gallery in accordance with the directives and approval of the Board of Directors. From time to time activities shall be subject to change; work on occasional evenings and weekends as required.
- Attend monthly Board of Directors’ meetings
- Report to the Board as required on Gallery business
- Work with the Board to develop plans and programs designed to make the Gallery more visible, inviting and accessible.
B. Curatorial/Exhibition Management Responsibilities
- Provide curatorial direction and expertise in implementing curatorial standards for the exhibition of works.
- Assist the Gallery’s Exhibition Committee to receive and review exhibition proposals and notify applicants of decisions taken.
- Assist Exhibition Committee to select jurors for Aird Gallery juried shows.
- Co-ordinate exhibitions with exhibiting groups to ensure adherence to Gallery and Government of Ontario policies.
- Design and/or produce promotional and marketing materials including e-vites, labels, posters, flyers, press releases, business cards and catalogues.
- Follow the Gallery’s Exhibition Guidelines in supervising and installing exhibitions.
- Encourage and facilitate sales of art work included in exhibitions.
C. Management Responsibilities
- Communicate with artists, arts organizations and the public in person, by electronic mail and mail.
- Manage the Gallery’s database, website and social media content.
- Receive mail twice a week and on “Call for Entry” submission deadline dates.
- Purchase and maintain Gallery equipment and supplies.
- Maintain good working relationships with staff at the “Macdonald Block” including security personnel and property management.
- Work collaboratively with the Treasurer to ensure timely billings, deposits of cheques and payment of accounts.
- Keep an accurate record of the Gallery’s financial records and develop a draft budget for Board approval.
- Manage rental of the Gallery space for Government-sponsored events.
- Cooperate with the Board of Directors in providing reports and recommendations at meetings and maintaining Gallery files.
- Assist with the annual fundraising event, currently “Mistletoe Magic”, and any other fundraising event which benefits the gallery.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education and a broad knowledge of contemporary visual arts;
- Experience in arts administration and exhibition preparation and installation;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues, artists, volunteers and the public;
- Proven record of excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and fiscal management;
- Excellent computer skills including database, graphics, website and social media management.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit by e-mail only to Agnes Chlebek a.chlebek@hotmail.com: a cover letter, current resume and contacts for three professional references by Friday, June 13, 2014, using the subject heading: ATTN: HIRING COMMITTEE - Your Name
Contact Information:
Name: Agnes Chlebek
President, John B. Aird Gallery Board of Directors
E-Mail: a.chlebek@hotmail.com
Website: www.airdgallery.org
