Employment

Deadline: May 19

Industrial Parks Collective is hiring! If you are between 15 and 30, and seeking a role that supports creativity and diversity in your community, you should apply! They are looking for a Community Arts Coordinator and an Audiovisual Assistant. Send your resumes to admin@industrialparks.ca

Community Arts Coordinator:

Audiovisual Assistant:

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The Art Gallery invites applications for the position of Director.

If you require an accommodation at any time during the application process, please let us know.

Applications should include a cover letter and resume. This competition closes on May 10, 2023.

The Director of the Art Gallery is responsible for providing strategic leadership to the Art Gallery and the campus community through their specialized knowledge of visual art. Reporting to the Dean of Arts and Science, the Director has overall responsibility for the Gallery operation, including management of the budget; hiring, training, and full supervision of personnel; maintenance of Gallery facilities; and oversight and care of the University’s permanent collection. The Director plans and implements the annual program of exhibitions, publications, and special events, and secures external funding to support these initiatives. They also consult and collaborate with the internal university community, as well as with external individuals and groups to support the mission of the Gallery and the University. The Director develops and enacts Gallery-specific policies, with the approval of the Board of Governors.

Full details are here.

Owens Art Gallery and Colville House
Application deadline: 10 April 2023
Term: 18 weeks, from 1 May to 1 September 2023
Salary is $18.00 per hour

The Owens Art Gallery and Colville House are seeking a summer intern for the position of Community Engagement and Access Assistant. Working closely with the full-time staff of the Owens Art Gallery, the intern will play a key role in the administration and delivery of summer programs and community engagement activities at Colville House and the Owens. They will be responsible for coordinating appointments and visitor engagement for Colville House, a small house museum devoted to artist Alex Colville; welcoming and orienting visitors to the Owens Art Gallery; assisting with ongoing accessibility services, such as writing visual descriptions for images and editing closed-captions for Owens TV; assisting with publications distribution; helping with Convocation and Reunion Weekend activities (May 12-14); and supporting the delivery of school tours.

This position requires a welcoming approach, flexibility, and attention to detail. Candidates must be Mount Allison University students with knowledge of visual and media arts practices though study in Fine Arts, Art History, Museum and Curatorial Studies, Indigenous Studies, Canadian Studies, or Visual and Material Culture Studies. Intermediate computer skills are required; a working knowledge of Photoshop would be an asset, although the Owens can provide training and experience in these areas.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to owens@mta.ca no later than 5:00 pm on 10 April 2023. If you have any questions, please contact owens@mta.ca.

Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous people, disabled people, and members of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community. While the Owens Art Gallery is partially accessible, Colville House is not accessible.

Job Title: ARCA Programming Coordinator

Location: Working from home

Term: Full-time (flexible hours, 35 hours a week)

Salary Expectation: $25 per hour, roughly $43,000 per year

Organization Description

The Artist-Run Centres and Collectives Conference/La Conférence des collectifs et des Centres d’artistes autogérés (ARCA) currently represents over 180+ artist-run centres (ARC) across Canada. This includes but is not limited to groups and collectives working in visual and media arts, performance art, publishing, contemporary craft and architecture. ARCs are defined through their community and actions and have been built over multiple generations of arts advocacy since the 1960s. ARCs are key arts and culture providers, each providing unique and significant artistic benefits to their communities. Each ARC has its own mandate and cultural identity, responding to their community’s needs through programming and artistic actions.

The Programming Coordinator will plan, support, implement, and oversee a variety of duties ensuring that ARCA’s programming remains active, relevant, and engaging to artist-run centres. Working with and reporting to the Executive Director, this position works with ARCA as a team to manage organizational outreach, programmed arts activations, and many aspects of ongoing operations.

Full details are here.

AX, the Arts and Culture Centre of Sussex, is seeking a Programming Coordinator to provide programming support for the centre. The Programming Coordinator plays a vital role in fulfilling AX’s strategic objectives and mandate to support, promote and foster arts and culture in the region.

This is a permanent position for 30 hours per week (occasional evenings and weekends required), with group health benefits paid for by the employer, minimum three weeks’ vacation, additional holidays over and above statutory holidays, and a wage of $18/hour. These terms are negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience.

Please apply with a cover letter and resume by March 12, 2023. You may email your application to execdirector@axartscentre.ca. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early submission is encouraged. We thank everyone who applies for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Full details and job description are here.

The New Brunswick Arts Board (artsnb) is looking for a graphic designer to create bilingual promotional materials to help promote the organisation’s programs and to create its 2022-2023 Annual Report (the chosen candidate may work in English and/or French). The deadline to send a submission is March 20, 2023 at 11:59pm.

Responsibilities:

• Design a poster to be used for print and the web (bilingual, English/French)
• Design a bilingual brochure to be used for print and the web (bilingual, English/French, tumble format)
• Design artsnb’s 2022-2023 annual report for print and the web (bilingual, English/French, tumble format)
• Submit final versions in all requested formats
• Obtain two quotes for each project from printers, and follow up with selected printer.

Full details are here.

Are you looking for employment between the months of May and September? Are you passionate about theatre arts? Do you have prior experience working in theatre, either as a student or a young professional? If so, we want you to join our team this summer!

Fundy Fringe Festival is looking to hire four summer staff members to help with administration, volunteer coordination, tech, and marketing (among other preparatory tasks for the festival). If you are interested in being interviewed, please send a resumé and cover letter to jessica@saintjohntheatrecompany.com. Interviews will be scheduled in March.

Arts Culture NB invites you to join the New Brunswick Arts and Culture team! We are privileged to work with New Brunswick’s talented and innovative artists and creative industries while providing meaningful and challenging work. Imagine being able to experience the province’s vibrant arts and culture scene all while contributing to one of the most important projects of this New Brunswick industry every day, the Status of the Artist!

The Arts and Culture Branch works collaboratively with stakeholders and industry members to support, promote, and grow this sector while encouraging New Brunswickers and visitors to discover arts and culture products, activities and experiences.

Applications are due by February 15, 2023.

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Craft NB is currently in search of the perfect person to fill the position of Project Manager.

If you, or someone you know, is passionate about the craft community, project management, and logistical planning, we would love to hear form you!

Check out the job description here.

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery is growing in more ways than one. With a spectacular new façade, exciting exhibitions and programs, and revamped internal systems, we need YOU to be part of our dynamic team!

Job: Registrar

To apply for this position, please submit your résumé to Sandra Nickerson, Business Services Manager: By email, HR@beaverbrookartgallery.org

Position profile:

Reporting directly to the Manager of Collections & Exhibitions, the Registrar is responsible for the management of the collection and exhibitions, which comprises maintenance, storage, transportation and record keeping associated with the Gallery’s permanent collection, exhibitions, and acquisitions.

The Registrar ensures that collections management is conducted in accordance with the highest public art gallery standards in Canada aligned with the resources made available by the Gallery.

The Registrar must also be able to manage other Gallery projects related to the collection, its exhibition, and related to traveling exhibitions.

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AX, the Arts and Culture Centre of Sussex, is seeking a dynamic and driven Fund Development and Business Officer to proactively manage donor relations and communications, fundraising and sponsorships, special events and specific project budgets, and administration. While the primary focus will be the communication, relationship-building and solicitation necessary to attract and maintain philanthropic support for the Centre, the successful candidate will play a vital role in fulfilling AX’s strategic objectives and mandate to support, promote and foster arts and culture in the region.

This is a permanent position for 37.5 hours per week (occasional evenings and weekends required), with group health benefits paid for by the employer, flexible work options, minimum three weeks’ vacation, additional holidays over and above statutory holidays, and a salary between $45,000 and $65,000. These terms are negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience.

Please apply with a cover letter and resume by January 26, 2022. You may email your application to execdirector@axartscentre.ca

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early submission is encouraged. We thank everyone who applies for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Full details are here.

Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre is now accepting applications for various Front of House and Creative Team positions for its 2023 season. All positions require residing in Antigonish for the duration of the contracts. Some of these positions are contingent upon funding from the Province of Nova Scotia and Service Canada. Funding confirmation is expected to be received in April 2023.

1. Patron Relations Assistant (Box Office)
2. Production Assistant
3. Head of Wardrobe
4. Wardrobe Assistant
5. Scenic Carpenter
6. Props Builder
7. Wardrobe Dresser

Full job postings are here.

Deadline for Applications: February 15 (Creative Team) and March 17 (Front of House).

Student Employment Opportunity at Struts Gallery in Sackville, New Brunswick.
Open Studio Coordinator Summer 2023
$16/hr | 35hrs/week | 16 weeks
May 2 – Aug 19, 2023
Deadline to Apply: Tuesday, January 31st, 11:59 pm Atlantic

Working closely with the Gallery Staff, the Open Studio Coordinator will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks related to our annual Open Studio Residency Program and our broader summer activities. The successful candidate will work directly with staff and visiting artists, helping to facilitate residency projects, exhibitions, and events. Work could include in-studio production, research, volunteer recruitment and community engagement. The Open Studio Coordinator will also help publicize visiting artists and promote their work and events using design, photo/video, social media, and communication strategies.
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The Open Studio Coordinator will also support the installation of Summer Members Projects and our weekly fundraising BBQ’s while assisting with day-to-day activities of the gallery as they pertain to administration, maintenance, and communications.

Full details are here.

AX, the Arts and Culture Centre of Sussex, is seeking an Executive and Artistic Director to implement the centre’s strategic vision by leading and empowering stakeholders in the effective delivery of programs and services. The Executive and Artistic Director will report to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the everyday management of the centre, including employees, finances, and programming.

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This is a permanent position for 37.5 hours per week (occasional evenings and weekends required), with group health benefits paid for by the employer, flexible work options, a minimum of 4 weeks’ vacation, additional holidays over and above statutory holidays, and a salary between $55,000 and $70,000. These terms are negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience.

Please apply with a cover letter and resume. You may email your application to boardpres@axartscentre.ca. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early submission is encouraged. We thank everyone who applies for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Neptune Theatre is Atlantic Canada’s premier destination for live, professional theatre. Our roots are deep in this region. Proudly celebrating our Diamond 60th Anniversary, Neptune is committed and connected to our local community. Our values are grounded in the belief that the power of live theatre can transform and connect. With a mindful and inclusive approach, we are committed to bringing stories that represent the history and diversity of our region and its people to life on our stages.

Statement of Intention

Neptune Theatre seeks to promote equity, inclusion, and access by amplifying voices and stories that have been historically marginalized or underrepresented, and we factor this into every decision we make. We encourage submissions from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and identities, and will give scheduling priority to those who self-identify as IBPOC, LGBTQ2S+, d/Deaf, living with disabilities, and/or facing other systemic challenges in our industry. Applicants should be aware that Neptune does not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination of its employees, patrons, partners and volunteers, or any persons visiting or spending time on its premises. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities at any stage of the hiring process.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Position

Accountable to the Board, the Executive Director works in partnership with the Artistic Director to promote and realize the Theatre’s strategic vision and to lead and manage the Theatre. The Executive Director is responsible for the Theatre’s operations, including administration, audience outreach, strategic business planning, and fundraising.

Priorities for the Executive Director

The Executive Director’s Year 1 priorities are:

• With the Board and Artistic Director, design and facilitate the development of a new strategic plan for Neptune that is ready to be actioned in summer/fall 2023 to guide 2024/25 budget and playbill.
• Ensure Neptune is staffed and operated within the budget parameters outlined in the 2023/24 budget including optimizing staff engagement and staffing vacant positions.
• Develop and execute marketing/partnership plans that support the financial success of 2023/24’s program and, in collaboration with the Artistic Director, ensure that audience participation supports budget and production targets
• Strengthen and optimize funder, fundraising and donor engagement and stewardship
• With the Artistic Director, develop a 2024/25 budget and playbill that are aligned with the new strategic plan

The Executive Director’s Year 2 & 3 priorities are:

• With the Artistic Director, develop budgets/playbills (2024/25 and 2025/26) that align with the new strategic plan and realize the objectives set out in that plan.
• Develop and execute a marketing and partnership development strategy that supports and reflects the artistic objectives of the Theatre and builds audience base to support the growth and sustainability of the Theatre
• Develop and implement a multi-year financial plan that sees Neptune operate sustainably, eliminate its accumulated deficit, and reduce its mortgage.

Job Description

Organizational Leadership

Working in conjunction with the Artistic Director and the Board; lead the Theatre forward in the development and execution of a new strategic plan with a compelling vision that inspires and motivates staff, stakeholders, the theatre community, and the broader community.

Collaborate with Neptune’s Artistic Director to support the development and execution of the organization’s artistic vision and goals.

• Develop and implement measurable plans to improve Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Access in all aspects of the operation while addressing Neptune’s commitment to anti-oppression/anti-racism.
• Increase audiences and community engagement by creating, expanding and implementing an innovative and fresh approach to connecting with the broader community.
• In collaboration with the Artistic Director, ensure Neptune has the organizational structure and capacity to execute the strategic plan.
• Develop and foster a workplace culture that maintains the highest standards of excellence, equality, creativity, collaboration, inclusiveness, and fiscal, operational, and organizational integrity.
• Ensure compliance with labour, occupational health and safety and human rights standards.
  In partnership with the Artistic Director, represent Neptune with key local, provincial, and national government officials, industry executives, strategic partners, donors, members, patrons, and other relevant sectors as a spokesperson.
• Establish a strong, collaborative, and respectful working relationship with the Chair and the Board of the Neptune Theatre Foundation to maximize the value of the Board to the organization
• Marketing, Communications, and Digital Strategy
• In collaboration with the Artistic Director and Manager of Marketing and Sales, oversee the creation of the overall marketing and communications strategy to ensure continued and expanding engagement with audiences and external communities.
• Alongside the Artistic Director, develop and implement strategies to ensure patrons, funders, donors, business/community leaders, elected officials and the public understand Neptune’s role, value, and contributions to the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of the province and the region.

Audience Development and Community Engagement

In support of the Director of Education and Manager of Marketing and Sales, lead Neptune’s overall strategies to develop audiences and engage with communities as outlined in the strategic plan and identify the appropriate metrics.
Provide leadership to the Box Office in developing and implementing a tactical plan to achieve the goals set out to secure budgeted results for subscriptions, single ticket and school sales using best practices and innovation to maximize the patron experience.

Fund Development

In collaboration with Neptune’s Director of Development and Partnerships, oversee and participate in fund development strategies ensuring alignment with the artistic vision and the strategic plan.

Secure a robust and diverse support base for Neptune by establishing, managing, and enhancing existing and new relationships with key sponsors and donors, including governments, to facilitate the creation of new and renewed sources of major gifts, sponsorships and grants.
Front of House

• Support the Senior Front of House Manager in hiring and training Neptune’s Front of House team.
• Develop and set goals for the organization to achieve in delivering world-class experiences for patrons.
• Ensure safety procedures and directives for the service of alcoholic beverages are compliant with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure training manuals are reviewed and updated and the testing of evacuation procedures is conducted regularly.
• Financial Oversight
• Develop an overall financial strategy for the organization in consultation with the Artistic Director, Director of Finance and the Board to advance the strategic plan, the artistic vision, and any longer-term capital projects while ensuring financial sustainability.
• Assume responsibility of the direct fiscal management of the organization within the approved budget, ensuring optimized resource utilization, and maintaining a positive financial position including the management of cash flow and approval of capital expenditures and acquisitions.
• Provide leadership to Finance and Administration, ensuring sound financial structures, regulatory practices and accurate reporting systems are in place including preparing the audited financial statements.
• Working with the Artistic Director and senior management develop a business plan and an annual budget that advances the artistic vision and the strategic plan.
• Maintain sound financial management including financial reporting, forecasting and analysis, accurate cash flow projections and compliance.

Candidates who are interested in applying for this exciting leadership opportunity should send a cover letter outlining their interest along with a resume to astuart@neptunetheatre.com

Sunbury Shores Arts and Nature Centre is currently seeking an Executive Director (ED) to provide strategic leadership for planning and operations of the Centre. The ED day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Short and long-term strategic and business planning;
• Policy management; human resource management; financial and administrative management; facility and equipment management and planning; hands-on oversight and participation in daily activities of the Centre;
• Mandatory reporting;
• Programming and marketing oversight;
• Revenue generation through grant writing, and support for Board-led fundraising activities;
• Ongoing communication with key stakeholders; advocacy efforts, as required;
• Support to the Board President, as required and appropriate to Board-specific policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three to five years experience in operational management;
• Proven success with grant-writing for the non-profit sector; proven ability to engage and
  develop successful relationships with members, patrons and donors;
• A university or college degree in arts management, museum studies, business administration or a related field—or equivalent. Experience and strong interest in art is preferred, as is experience and enthusiasm for art education;
• Recognition of, and ability to maintain high professional standards for the display of art to foster relationships with artists, curators, and other exhibiting organizations;
• Experience creating and implementing effective marketing and public relations programs and activities; participation in community /partnership development;
• Proven understanding of stewardship and Board governance, and experience working efficiently and effectively with a board of directors and volunteers;
• Proven leadership, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proven understanding of long-term sustainability principles and risk management;
• Proven organizational, planning and budgeting/financial management skills.

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