Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the Edmonton Arts Council according to the strategic direction set by the Board.
The Executive Director is accountable for establishing and executing major goals and objectives for the Edmonton Arts Council as outlined in the business plan, and by various service agreements with, and arts policies of, the City of Edmonton (including the EAC’s master service agreement with the City, the City’s Master Plan for Public Art, and the City’s cultural plan as well as The Art of Living). The ED provides leadership, direction and guidance for the EAC’s activities, and implements policies established by the Board of Directors. The position is responsible for the analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of all organization operations.
The ED develops and maintains effective processes and organizational structure, including all human resource policies. They coordinate major activities through personnel at EAC and through collaboration with other organizations. The Executive Director represents the organization in the arts community, City of Edmonton, regulatory bodies, other agencies, community and civic organizations, donors, funders and supporters, and the general public.
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