Organization:

Federation of Canadian Artists

Deadline:

Until Filled

Organization Description:

About the Federation:

The Federation of Canadian Artists is a non-profit, charitable visual arts organization founded in 1941 by members of the Group of Seven. From our offices and permanent gallery location on Granville Island in Vancouver, we coordinate a classroom, studios, workshops, and dozens of in-gallery and online professionally juried exhibitions annually. We provide education and professional development, exhibition opportunities, professional accreditation, promotion and advocacy for our 2,900 members across Canada and internationally.

What sets us apart is our approach to not only exhibiting art and offering programs, is to growing and developing artists, as well as to our process for determining merit and standards. An aspiring artist has support in building an audience and practice through our peer-review process, learning through ongoing education and professional development programs toward attaining an internationally-recognized designation. We assist artists in their development through the provision of extensive education programs with evaluation and instruction from successful professional artists, and through the exhibition and sale of art, networking, and opportunities across a variety of platforms and locations. All exhibitions are juried by our Senior Signature members, who are established artists and have achieved recognition for their work.

With 15 chapters across Canada, the Federation assists artists in their home communities to connect, grow and develop their own programs and opportunities to show members’ work.

Website:

http://artists.ca

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Federation of Canadian Artists is seeking a part time Executive Director (the “ED”) to provide leadership and management to a team of eight (8) staff, manage the operations, expand the membership and donor base, and to promote and seek opportunities to profile and build the work of the Federation within the arts community, to art collectors, and to the public at large. With an annual budget of about $1M supported by revenue from memberships, physical and online gallery sales and online and in person courses, the ED will be able to work flexible hours of about 20 to 25 hours a week, while building and sustaining relationships with staff, the Board and external stakeholders.

The Federation, from its solid foundations, is looking for a dynamic ED with experience in leadership, and the arts to continue to build our reputation and reach.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic and creative opportunities for the growth of the Federation to increase its profile, generate additional membership, and support gallery sales and educational programs.
• Lead and support the team who carry out the work of the Federation, including educational and public programs, gallery operations, memberships and chapters, and office management
• Engage with the members and media to promote and build awareness nationally of the Federation’s mission, as well as its programs and events.
• Ensure compliance with all non-profit reporting requirements and governance standards, both federally and provincially.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (the “CMHC”), who oversees, and is the landlord for all Granville Island tenants.
• Ensure the building and its contents are appropriately secured and maintained to protect the artistic and organizational assets.
• Ensure strong financial management and oversight of the Federation, including establishing and working with annual budgets, reporting regularly to the Board, and working with the accountants and auditors as needed.
• Actively work with the Board of Directors to ensure consistent and appropriate direction for the Federation, in supporting its purpose, and in selection of Board members.
• Support all board committees, ensuring that the artistic standards are maintained, and the governance and financial oversight is maintained.
• Maintain and support the Board, governance requirements and filings, including the AGM.
• Act as spokesperson for the organization.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of management experience in the not-for-profit sector, including demonstrated experience building organizations, and building, leading, and retaining teams.
• Demonstrated success in working with volunteer Board and membership organizations.
• Demonstrated success in donor and fund development and in public facing roles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and competence in the use of Microsoft 365.
• Experience in providing financial oversight and managing budgets
• Experience building and expanding stakeholder relationships, both inside and outside of the organization.
• A Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience in the visual arts is preferred.

How to Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
Margaret McNeil
Interim Executive Director
Federation of Canadian Artists
executivedirector@artists.ca

Remuneration:

$50,000 annually (20 to 25 hours a week, part time)

Contact Name: Margaret McNeil
Contact Email: executivedirector@artists.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 681-2744