Job (Vancouver): Artistic Director – Kay Meek Centre

Theatre Alberta; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kay Meek Centre in West Vancouver is seeking an experienced Artistic Director to conceive, develop, and implement the artistic vision and programming focus. The AD will lead with the Executive Director and Board, guiding staff, contractors, and volunteers to deliver world-class performing arts experiences for our community.

The role requires leadership in artistic programming, donor development, and representation of the Centre locally, nationally, and internationally.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in programming and directing professional theatre productions.
• Ability to collaborate with a team to achieve strategic goals and measurable objectives.
• Substantive knowledge of contemporary art practices and organizations.
• Skilful in volunteer coordination, harnessing and directing volunteer support.
• Superior communications, project management, and organizational skills.
• Experience delivering educational, youth-oriented community programs.
• Proven track record engaging new and diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop detailed production budgets and deliver results within budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides visionary and inspirational artistic leadership to the development and delivery of a program at the Kay Meek Centre that excites a broad range of audiences.
• Works with the Board and ED to conduct donor development and fundraising activities.
• Represents and enhances Kay Meek Centre’s reputation locally, nationally and internationally.
• Designs and implements specific programs focused on youth engagement.
• Leads on all aspects of the Kay Meek Centre’s artistic programme, including produced work, commercial co-productions and collaborations, presenting, commissions, rights negotiation and agreements and other forms of creative work.
• Directs most or all of Kay Meek Centre’s productions, hires production team and supervises external/freelance contractors.
• Works with School Board leadership to build on our successful program of youth theatre.

Skills

Artistic leadership

Collaboration

Contemporary arts knowledge

Volunteer coordination

Communication

Project management

Youth programs

Budgeting and budgeting timelines

Job description

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Directed by Glynis Leyshon Written by Kate Hennig Actors Pictured Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein Set Design Scott Reid. Lighting Design David Fraser Costume Design Heather Moore Photo Benjamin Laird

Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts, West Vancouver Artistic Director

General Kay Meek Centre in West Vancouver seeks an experienced part time Artistic Director (AD). Since opening its doors on November 6, 2004, the Kay Meek Centre has grown and developed into a cultural jewel for West Vancouver and the North Shore. In early 2013, the Board of Directors approved a new Strategic Plan for 2012-2017 to reflect the evolution of the organization. Our mission is “to produce, provide and present excellent performing arts experiences and opportunities for our community and beyond.” With the recent addition of TheatreK, a professional theatre operation, the organization is poised to make significant progress towards achievement of its mission.

Job Description

Co-reporting with the Executive Director (ED) to the Board of Directors, the Artistic Director is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision and programming focus of the Kay Meek Centre. The Artistic Director works in partnership with the ED and supervises artistic and technical staff/contractors. The AD will ensure the organization is guided by its objectives of artistic excellence, creativity, and community engagement. The AD’s vision and program will inspire Kay Meek Centre staff, donors, stakeholders, and audiences. As a public face of the organization (with the ED), the AD will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing theKay Meek Centrebrand and awareness in this culturally diverse community. This is a part time flexible contract position with variable hours, but the AD must be willing to make the Kay Meek Centre his/her priority.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provides visionary and inspirational artistic leadership to thedevelopment and delivery of a program at the Kay Meek Centre that excites a broad range of audiences.
• Works with the Board and ED to conduct donor development and fundraising activities.
• Represents and enhances Kay Meek Centre’s reputation locally, nationally and internationally.
• Designs and implements specific programs focused on youth engagement.
• Leads on all aspects of the Kay Meek Centre’s artistic programme, including produced work, commercial co-productions and collaborations, presenting, commissions, rights negotiation and agreements and other forms of creative work.
• Directs most or all of KMC’s productions, hires production team and supervises any external/freelance contractors.
• Works with School Board leadership to build on our successful program of youth theatre.

Skills and Experience

• Proven track record both in programming and directing professional theatre productions.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team to achieve strategic goals and measurable objectives.
• Substantive knowledge of contemporary art practices and organizations, with proven experience in arts centres or similar organizations.
• Skilful in volunteer coordination, harnessing and directing volunteer support.
• Superior communications, project management, and organizational skills.
• Experience in delivering educational, youth oriented community programs.
• Possesses a proven track record in engaging new and diverse audiences.
• Abilityto develop detailed production budgets and deliver results within clearly defined budgets and timelines.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listedapplicants will be contacted.