Job (Edmonton): Executive Director – Nuit Blanche Edmonton

Theatre Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuit Blanche Edmonton is seeking an Executive Director to lead and shape the organization, directing day-to-day operations and the delivery of the biennial Nuit Blanche Edmonton event. You will partner with the Board to advance the mission, ensure financial stability, and build community engagement for a world-class contemporary art experience.

The role requires 5–7 years of nonprofit leadership, a related degree ( Master’s preferred), and licensure/First Aid as assets, with a competitive

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive nonprofit management experience.
• Post-secondary degree in related field; college diploma considered with 7 years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license Class 5 and First Aid certificate.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email/Internet/PC operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations, general administration, and financials.
• Oversee execution of Nuit Blanche Edmonton Society's artistic vision.
• Coordinate delivery of all Nuit Blanche Edmonton programs and activities.
• Advocate on behalf of the society in the Edmonton Region and beyond.

Skills

Executive leadership

Nonprofit management

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Education

Post-secondary degree in business/arts & culture/recreation

College diploma in related field

Master’s degree (assets)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Email/Internet/PC operations

Job description

Job (Edmonton): Executive Director – Nuit Blanche Edmonton

Nuit Blanche Edmonton is a biennial, all-night contemporary art event that will be produced for the first time in September 2015. Featuring international, national and local artists, the event will provide a new platform for contemporary art in our city and will enable Edmontonians to connect through art in a thoughtful, engaging, and playful way. The Nuit Blanche event experience will be one that is open and inviting; interactive and exciting. It will meet the highest standard for event production and management. It will use the city as its canvas and make Edmontonians look at their surroundings—both familiar and undiscovered— in a new way.

Nuit Blanche Edmonton seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to serve as the organization’s Executive Director; to help shape, build and create the magical experience that is Nuit Blanche.

POSITION SUMMARY The Executive Director is responsible for the provision of overall management and leadership of the Nuit Blanche Society in a manner that is consistent with the mission and goals of the organization, and the direction of the Board of Directors. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors via the Chair or Chair’s representative, the Executive Director’s responsibilities are to:

• manage and oversee the operations, general management, and financial administration of the organization;
• manage and oversee the execution of the company’s artistic vision and mandate;
• oversee and coordinate the delivery of all Nuit Blanche Edmonton Society programs and activities; and
• provide advocacy/lobbying on behalf of the society in the Edmonton Region and beyond.

Experience Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive management experience in a not-for-profit sector organization.

Educational Requirements A Post-Secondary Degree in related field, such as business, arts & culture, or recreation is preferred. A College diploma in related field, such as theatre management, business, arts and culture, or recreation, will be considered with minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in management positions. A Master’s Degree and/or course work in the visual arts and professional event management training would be considered assets.

Certifications/Designations Applicants must have valid driver’s license Class 5. The successful applicant must have a valid First Aid Certificate upon start date.

Computer Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, Internet and PC operation.

Term of Contract Up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension or renewal.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Email inquiries only, please. All applications are considered confidential. Nuit Blanche Edmonton is an equal opportunity employer.

Nuit Blanche Edmonton is a registered not-for-profit society and is produced by a volunteer Board of Directors and Strategic Advisory Committee.

Theatre Alberta does not necessarily endorse the organizations and/or individuals submitting Classified listings on our site. It is the responsibility of each patron using the Theatre Alberta Classifieds to research the integrity of the organizations who submit listings to which they are applying/responding and to verify specific information, especially pertaining to the job/audition listings and youth listings.