Executive Director for Visual Arts Nova Scotia - April 4 deadline

Professional Opportunities

Visual Arts Nova Scotia (Halifax, NS): Executive Director, Deadline April 4

Executive Director, Visual Arts Nova Scotia
(1-year Maternity Leave)
Halifax, NS
Timeframe: 52 weeks + 2 weeks training period, commencing May 23, 2011
Salary: $35,000
Applications must be received by April 4, 2011

Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) is currently accepting applications for a one-year maternity leave Executive Director of Visual Arts Nova Scotia and Publisher of Visual Arts News.

Visual Arts Nova Scotia (VANS) works for the advancement and rights of the visual arts and artists of Nova Scotia. VANS is a provincial artist-run organization incorporated in 1976 to serve visual artists. We support members by providing exhibition, marketing, educational and social opportunities. VANS is a primary resource for artists; providing access to a community of peers. We foster excellence, skills development and lifelong learning in the arts. VANS publishes Visual Arts News, the only magazine dedicated to visual art in Atlantic Canada. Please visit http://www.visualarts.ns.ca for more information.

Responsibilities: The Executive Director oversees all aspects of the organization’s operations and finance, including development, communications, partnerships, and planning/programming of year-round activities, under the guidance of the Board of Directors. Duties include grant writing and reporting; fundraising; program development and implementation; management of financial records and budgets; hiring and management of a staff and volunteers; regular reporting to the Board of Directors; coordination of board meetings; and general office duties.

This position requires a highly motivated, professional and experienced individual with strong oral, written, organizational and managerial skills; knowledge of the provincial visual arts sector; experience with financial recording and budgets; keen attention to detail; and significant computer proficiency. The ability to work independently and multi-task in a deadline-driven environment is critical.

Applications must be received no later than Friday, April 4th, 2011. Please send your C.V., a cover letter and three references to director@visualarts.ns.ca (subject heading: Executive Director Hiring Committee) or mail/deliver to: Executive Director Hiring Committee, Visual Arts Nova Scotia, 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.