The Cultural Human Resources Council of New Brunswick (Culture Plus) is presently looking for a candidate to fill the position of Executive Director.
Along with their Curriculum Vitae, candidates are asked to provide a cover letter expressing their incentive to fill the position, as well as references. All applications must be received by March 31, 2016 4:30pm. We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications can be sent in a sealed envelope to:
Culture Plus - Hiring Committee
Cultural Human Resources Council of New Brunswick Inc.
140 Botsford St, Unit 9
Moncton, NB E1C 4X4
Or by email to: cultureplus.nb@gmail.com
TITLE: Executive Director
REPORTS TO: Board of Directors
LANGUAGES: Effective communication in both English and French is essential
LOCATION: Moncton, New Brunswick
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
Culture Plus (Cultural Human Resources Council of New Brunswick) is a newly formed not-for-profit, bilingual organization committed to ensuring the vitality of New Brunswick’s cultural sector workforce through life-long career development and training.
It is first and foremost a service organization designed to support stakeholders in all cultural domains, including heritage and libraries, live performance, visual and applied arts, written and published works, audio-visual and interactive media, and sound recording.
Culture Plus partners with public, private and not-for-profit organizations as well as training institutions in an effort to facilitate professional development and skills acquisition for workers in the cultural sector.
PROFILE OVERVIEW:
The Executive Director is responsible for the administrative leadership of the organization’s long-term goals and daily affairs, following the strategic direction developped by the Board of directors. He or she will oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization’s programs and services, as well as secure adequate funding for its successful operation.
He or she will establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with members of the cultural sector, government representatives, and other organizations in order to achieve the mandate of Culture Plus. In conjunction with the President of the board, the ED may be called upon to act as an official spokesperson for the organization.
The ED will identify specific human resources needs and issues within the cultural sector and assist in the development of means to address them. The ED will work closely with stakeholders and membership across the cultural sector in program development, research and implementation of an HR strategy.
ATTRIBUTES:
- A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar executive level position;
- Strong administrative and management skills;
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Experience in financial management, developing and working with a budget;
- Excellent ability to communicate in meetings, with media, and in both written and verbal communications with various stakeholders;
- Ability to articulate the opportunities and challenges of the evolving cultural human resources environment;
- Experience working in a non-profit sector and/or membership-based organizations;
- Ability to build an effective, efficient, transparent and collaborative organizational environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaboration with Board of Directors and working committees
- Organize Board meetings in collaboration with the Presidency;
- Organise Annual General Meetings in collaboration with the Presidency;
- Work effectively with representatives of the cultural sector, the Board of Directors and working committees;
- Ensure the proper functioning of the various working committees;
- Provide the Board of Directors with recommendations, as appropriate, on the strategic direction and day-to-day administration of Culture Plus;
- Provide advice on cultural sector human resource issues in New Brunswick.
Governmental relations, partnerships and communications
- Build good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with other cultural organizations, large and small businesses / employers, artists and workers within the cultural sector, as well as educational / training institutions;
- Develop and maintain working relationships and strategic ties with stakeholders including government representatives;
- Ensure that all Culture Plus communications are coherent, high-quality and meet the informational needs of members, partners and decision-making bodies, all the while properly conveying the organization’s branding.
Outreach and impact of Culture Plus
- Represent and promote Culture Plus and act as a catalyst for expanding its membership and impact within the cultural sector;
- Undertake representational responsibilities and travel as required to promote the objectives of Culture Plus;
- In conjuction with the Presidency of Culture Plus, act as offical representative of the organisation and participate in all activities deemed necessary to reflect its mission and vision.
Funding
- Develop and implement strategic revenue development proposals to secure funding for the organization’s activities and successful operation;
- Administer funds and services effectively, complying with government contracts and Board guidelines and all other funding agreements;
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of the organization’s financial ressources to ensure budgetary responsibility is maintained;
- Create business partnerships and other forms of collaboration in order to maximize the financial resources of Culture Plus.
Operations
- Manage day-to-day operations of Culture Plus including planning, financial management, staff developement, contract negotiation, and advocacy;
- Propose and implement policies and procedures as set out in the Culture Plus bylaws, the Board approved Strategic Plan and other administrative guidelines;
- Develop the annual budget and, once approved by the Board of Directors, ensure its monitoring;
- Develop, deliver and manage projects for Culture Plus;
- Manage human resources required to meet the organization’s goals including the recruitment, selection, contracting, training, evaluation and termination of any staff and contractors;
- Ensure a harmonious and fulfilling working environment, focused on effeciency, professionalism, creativity, the achievement of objectives and staff development.
Culture Plus - Hiring Committee
Cultural Human Resources Council of New Brunswick Inc.
140 Botsford St, Unit 9
Moncton, NB E1C 4X4
