The Board of Directors of Station Gallery is seeking expressions of interest from qualified candidates to fill the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The Organization:
We are Station Gallery, a thriving, people-centred community art gallery located by the lakefront in the Town of Whitby. The Gallery is highly respected for its diverse exhibition schedule and robust, multifaceted education programming. Station Gallery piqued the curiosity of 39,000 visitors in 2014, with 14,000+ people participating in over 400 onsite and outreach programs.
The Role:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO leads a professional staff of 10 and is responsible for oversight on an annual operating budget of approximately $950,000. The CEO will provide dynamic leadership and creative vision for the gallery; execute and guide the strategic plan; manage the fine balance of artistic integrity and business excellence; lead fundraising efforts, inspire the Station Gallery team and stakeholders; build enduring relationships; oversee operations to ensure high quality experiences and effectively manage resources.
The Ideal Candidate:
You are a visionary thinker with at least 5 years of senior-level cultural leadership experience. You imagine future goals, create strategy and initiate the action that brings those goals to reality.
You are an exceptional leader who inspires a team to achieve their best with a charismatic stance that attracts resources, commitment and support. You lead by example; you coach and work with your team members.
You are a community builder, passionate about engaging diverse groups and building social capacity. Your experience demonstrates the ability to work together with the community to achieve organizational goals, forge innovative cross-sector partnerships and champion cultural inclusion.
You possess a strong business acuity with proven ability to develop a sustainable business plan; you can lead operations and manage resources effectively – keeping in mind the need for such actions to be built upon the firm foundation of Station Gallery’s strategic plan, our mission, core values and guiding principles .
You are experienced in the fund development realm, with demonstrated ability to design, lead and execute contemporary strategies to meet revenue goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Take a long term view to develop strategic and business plans that are responsive to community needs and regulate the fine balance of artistic objectives and fiscal responsibility.
Identify opportunities and execute plans to maximize earned revenues and expand the revenue base through fundraising, grant proposals, corporate partnerships, meaningful donor recognition and innovative initiatives.
Oversee the artistic direction and development of exhibitions, education and community programming.
Continue to support a warm, welcoming, accessible environment where team and community members are able to feel ‘at home’.
Collaborate with like-minded cultural and community organizations, academic institutions and the corporate sector to ensure sustainability and build capacity.
Work in partnership with the Board of Directors to maximize organizational capacity, develop policy and support good governance.
Draw on Station Gallery’s influence as a cultural leader to champion cultural development and support growth of the creative economy in Durham Region.
Prepare the annual budget. Oversee financial operations and resources, insurance and risk management. Monitor outcomes, respond and reallocate resources to emerging priorities as required.
Foster the development and growth of the gallery’s Permanent Collection, a resource that enriches meaningful conversations with printmaking heritage and contemporary practice.
Additional Information:
To learn more about Station Gallery please visit www.whitbystationgallery.com. Station Gallery is committed to reflecting the diverse communities that it serves and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
How to apply:
Deadline for applications is Friday, October 2, 2015. Please do not forward resumes directly to the gallery. Interested applicants should submit their resumes (PDF format) in confidence to: PeSpratt@CollinsBarrow.com
Peter Spratt, Vice President
Collins Barrow Durham
1748 Baseline Road West, Suite 200
Courtice, ON L1E 2T1
1-866-392-5672 ext. 201
