Executive and Artistic Director

Northern Arts and Cultural Centre; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent arts organization in Northwest Territories is seeking an Executive and Artistic Director to lead its operations and community engagement. The role demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and effective fundraising capabilities. Ideal candidates should have relevant educational background and management experience in the arts sector. This position offers a starting salary of $84,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Outstanding planning, organizational, communication, and management skills.
• Strong leadership with proven decision-making abilities.
• Innovative thinker and effective motivator to Board members, staff, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• General administration and operation of the Centre.
• Development and implementation of fundraising campaigns.
• Promotion and development of the Centre and its annual season program.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Communication

Management

Fundraising

Marketing

Education

Post-secondary education in Arts and Cultural Management

Job description

The Northern Arts and Cultural Centre invites applications for the position of Executive and Artistic Director. Applications will be accepted from current residents of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories until August 01st at 5pm MDT.

The Northern Arts and Cultural Centre is one of the prominent culture and performing arts organizations in the Northwest Territories, with a mandate to encourage the development of performing arts from all cultural traditions and to provide a venue for both professional and community-produced performances.

As a representative of NACC to the community and the leader of the NACC team, the Executive and Artistic Director is primarily tasked with creating an inclusive performing arts community that is supportive, inspiring, and encouraging to all who enter.

EXECUTIVE AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Northern Arts and Cultural Centre, Yellowknife NT

Reports to : NACC Board of Directors

Location : Northern Arts and Cultural Centre Office, Yellowknife, NT

Salary : Starting at $84,000 annually

Applications and inquiries can be directed to the provided contact.

Responsibilities

Working with the Board of Directors, the Executive and Artistic Director is responsible and accountable for the general administration and operation of the Centre, the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns, the promotion and development of the Centre and its annual season program, and achieving the goals as set out in our “Rooted in Purpose, Cultivating Impact”.

Qualifications

This position requires a candidate with outstanding planning, organizational, communication, and management skills. The Executive and Artistic Director should be a strong leader with proven decision-making abilities, an innovative thinker, a creative planner, and an effective motivator to Board members, staff, and volunteers. They should be an effective fundraiser and possess excellent marketing skills. Ideally, the Executive and Artistic Director should have:

• Post-secondary education in Arts and Cultural Management;
• Management experience in finance, fundraising, and marketing;
• Demonstrated professional communication skills and strong interpersonal skills;
• Considerable knowledge of the performing arts industry and/or the not-for-profit sector.