This is a contract position for 13 months, starting March 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2017.
The successful candidate will work from the CARFAC National office in Ottawa. It is a full-time position of 30 hours/week, with a salary of $48,750 for the duration of the contract.
Job description
The Acting Executive Director is primarily responsible for:
- overseeing development and implementation of all advocacy and professional development programs.
- acting as a public spokesperson for CARFAC, including media relations, political and funding-body liaison, and representation professional associations.
- seeking partnerships and opportunities to strengthen the visual arts community nationally, and to increase the organization’s resources and impact.
- taking primary responsibility for all areas of finance including grant writing, budgeting, reporting, and developing opportunities to increase self-generated income.
- managing and providing leadership and support to all staff. S/he will take primary responsibility for hiring, management, development, evaluation, and termination of staff in consultation with the HR committee.
- fostering communication among and between the board, committees, staff, regional affiliate chapters, and individual members.
- overseeing the details of arranging meetings, conferences, and other events, including our Annual General Meeting.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will:
- have a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in fine arts or arts administration. Related fields of education and experience will also be considered.
- have experience in organizational management, strategic thinking, and project supervision within the non-profit cultural sector. Ideally, candidates will have at least three years’ experience in management and administration.
- have experience in financial management, including budgeting and reporting, and success with grant writing.
- be able to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
- be very organized with a high attention to detail, and demonstrate an ability to manage competing priorities in high-pressure situations with professionalism and diplomacy.
- have competency using software tools including, Word, Adobe, and Excel; experience with Word Press, Salesforce, and other social media and design software is an asset.
Assets
Although not required, any of the following skills are considered useful for the position:
- ability to communicate fluently in both French and English.
- interest in advocacy and cultural policy at the national level.
- experience with labour relations issues in the arts sector.
- experience working with, or as, a visual or media artist.
- experience coordinating volunteers, events, and fundraising.
- experience with various communications platforms, including social media.
Applications
Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and your relevant background, a resume, and any other support material you feel is pertinent by December 3rd at 5pm EST.
Applications must be emailed to the HR Committee: director@carfac.ca. We will not accept applications submitted in person.
CARFAC is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.