Job Posting

Executive Director

The Opportunity

As the Executive Director, you will be the most senior staff member of the Museum.  You will have full management responsibility for the implementation and delivery of the Museum’s programs and services.

Responsibilities

The Executive Director, will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Ensuring the successful performance of all areas of operations
  • Directing and managing the human, financial and material resources of the Museum
  • Providing visioning and policy development support to the Board of Directors
  • Furthering the strategic direction of the Museum
  • Representing and promoting the Museum to the community

Candidate Profile

As an ideal candidate, your background will include:

  • Advanced degree in a museum-related, non-profit management, business or other relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a board of directors, preferably within a Board Governance model
  • A minimum of five years of experience in the management of a non-profit organization, preferably in the museum, heritage, or arts and cultural sectors
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience supervising staff
  • Superior decision-making, organizational, writing, communicating and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, government  agencies and the public
  • Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing strategic plans and policies which support organizational vision and mission

Additional Information

For position description see http://www.childrensmuseum.com/about-us/job-postings

Please forward resume and cover letter to Search Committee at recruitment@childrensmuseum.com

Deadline

August 8, 2014

Application Deadline: 
Friday, August 8, 2014
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Winnipeg
Province: 
Manitoba
Education Level: 
University (Graduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Employer Details

The Children’s Museum

Search Committee
45 Forks Market Road
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4T6
Canada

The Children’s Museum exists to spark kids’ creative learning. As a non-profit, charitable organization, we believe in the potential of all children and provide an interactive learning environment that nurtures the power of imagination and spirit of self-discovery. For nearly 30 years, we have been the place for families to play, laugh, learn and grow.