Employment Opportunity: Executive Director
Employment Opportunity:
Executive Director,
Yukon Art Society / Arts Underground
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Hours: 20 hours/week.
Hours of work are Monday – Friday, with occasional evening and Saturday shifts
Starting Wage: $35/hour
Duration: Permanent (following a 6-month probationary period)
Job Closes: August 30, 2024
We are hiring! Our current ED is morphing into a new and exciting role within the Society, and this means our big chair is empty. Are you our next Executive Director? We are looking for a dynamic person with energy and ideas, financial savvy, management experience, and a love of the arts. See details below!
Job Description/Duties
The Yukon Art Society is a non-profit organization that fosters the creative development of Yukon artists at all levels. Through our community space, Arts Underground, we strive to offer inclusive studios and galleries where Yukoners can come together to develop their skills, explore their imaginations, and express themselves.
We’re seeking a new leader for our organization. Reporting to the volunteer Board, the Executive Director is in charge of the day-to-day management of our amazing staff, writing grants and reports, keeping the finances in order, and building strong relationships with our members and stakeholders. They will work with staff and the board to develop a long-term vision for the organization.
The ideal candidate would be a self-starter with solid financial and administrative skills, and a passion for building the Yukon’s visual arts community.
Essential Qualifications
Experience with grant proposal and report writing
Management experience – including people and budgets
Proficiency in the use of computers for word processing, financial management, and e-mail communication
Strong written and oral communication skills
Relevant post-secondary education or comparable experience in a relevant field will be considered.
Desired Knowledge and Skills
Experience working with non-profit organizations and/or reporting to a board
Facility management and/or retail operation experience
Ability to think strategically, prioritize, and problem-solve
Ability to build positive relationships internally and externally
Ability to work independently and in a team situation
Proficiency with Quickbooks
Knowledge of Yukon visual artists and the Yukon arts community
Comfortable working in an environment with frequent interruptions
Experience or training in the visual arts and/or curation would be an asset
Benefits
25% off art supplies from the in-house art supply store
10% off workshops
Workshop credit, accrued monthly
Free membership to the Yukon Art Society
How to Apply
If this is you, please send in a resume, cover letter, and two references to the email listed below. Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions.
Yukon Art Society / Arts Underground
15 - 305 Main Street
Whitehorse YT Y1A 2B4
Phone: (867) 667-4080
board@artsunderground.ca
For more information about the Yukon Art Society and Arts Underground, visit www.artsunderground.ca/about