Executive Director
ArtsLinkNB is a non-profit organization that unifies New Brunswick's arts and culture sector and promotes the sector's contributions to a dynamic and prosperous province. Our vision is of a province where the arts are vital to all New Brunswickers. ArtsLinkNB was founded in 2009 to provide a central hub for artists of all disciplines, from all parts of New Brunswick. Since then, it has worked closely with its francophone counterpart, the Association acadienne des artistes professionnel.le.s du Nouveau-Brunswick and other organizations to improve the socioeconomic status of New Brunswick artists and cultural workers. ArtsLinkNB has approximately 225 paying members, representing a diverse range of disciplines, ages, career stages, etc.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ArtsLinkNB is seeking a creative, dynamic, and ambitious leader to serve as its next Executive Director (ED); a leader with the vision and skills to achieve organizational growth and be a strong voice for New Brunswick’s culture sector. Energetic, resourceful, and detail-oriented, s/he is an adaptable self-starter with strong planning and collaboration skills.
The ED is ultimately responsible for overall operations of ArtsLinkNB staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. The ED is the face of ArtsLinkNB to the general public, and will be known for his/her passion, integrity, vision, and ability to make great things happen.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED’s key responsibilities include: project management; budgeting; event planning; marketing and promotion; advocacy; fundraising; human resource management; and networking. S/he will be a crucial driver in implementing ArtsLinkNB’s recent strategic planning priorities.
This position requires the ability to manage numerous projects and demands while maintaining relationships with various partner organizations and stakeholders. Resourceful and strategic, the successful candidate will build on ArtsLinkNB’s increasing profile and reputation. S/he will be self-directed and thoroughly committed to ArtsLinkNB’s mission, with proven leadership, and relationship management experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities and meet the following qualifications:
Leadership & Management
- Ensure programmatic excellence and rigorous program evaluation;
- Ensure quality administration of the organization, including fundraising, budgeting, communications, and system development;
- Recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve strategic goals;
- Engage ArtsLinkNB staff, volunteers, board members, event committees, alumni, partner organizations, and funders; and
- Lead, coach, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
Fundraising & Communications
- Expand current revenue generation and fundraising activities to support existing programming and operations;
- Secure new and increased sources of funding;
- Work and communicate effectively with the Board of Directors; and
- Deepen and refine all aspects of communications – from web presence to external relations – with the goal of creating a stronger brand.
Planning & New Opportunities
- Maintain current programs, while seeking to develop new opportunities that support the ArtsLinkNB membership specifically, and the arts and culture sector generally;
- Improve existing programs; and
- Identify innovative cross-sectoral opportunities.
Relationship Building
- Work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people;
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships across a variety of sectors;
- Strive for excellence in developing and maintaining relationships; and
- Develop and implement a comprehensive approach to engage the ArtsLinkNB membership, partners, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Management experience in a business or non-profit setting;
- A track record of sustainable, innovative approaches to business planning;
- Has taken an organization to the next stage of growth, operationally and financially;
- Has managed and developed high-performing teams, and has set and achieved strategic objectives;
- Has managed a budget effectively;
- Has fundraising experience from both private and public sources;
- Strong marketing and public relations skills;
- Experience working with a non-profit board;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- A technophile with strong MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, project management or similar; and hands-on experience with social media and web content management would be an asset;
- Experience (paid or volunteer) in the arts and culture/creative sector;
- Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship and the start-up movement;
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, and proven track record in network building;
- Experience in successful event programming and delivery;
- An advanced degree in a relevant field; and,
- Fluency in oral and written French would be an asset.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Recruitment Process & Timeline
- 5 January 2016: call for applications closes
- Mid-January: interviews commence
- End of January: recruitment committee makes recommendation to Board of Directors
- Early February: offer
- mid-February 2016: new ED takes office
Applicant Information
- Application deadline: Applications must be received (by email, hand delivery or regular mail) by 5 January 2016.
- Applications must include: cover letter, CV, and list of 3-5 references.
- Salary range: $40,000-$50,000.
- For more information, please contact: apply@artslinknb.com
