Job Posting

Acting Executive Director.

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.

Application Deadline: 
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Start Date: 
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Type of Work: 
Full Time
Contract
City: 
Ottawa
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
French
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By Mail
By E-Mail

Employer Details

CARFAC

April Britski
2 Daly Avenue, Suite 250
Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
Canada

Established in 1968, CARFAC is the national association for Canada’s visual artists. As the national voice of Canada’s professional visual artists, CARFAC defends artists’ economic and legal rights, and educates the public on fair dealing with artists.