Director, Investments, Services and Partnerships
Apply NowCompany: Edmonton Arts Council
Location: Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1
Description:
Job Description
The Edmonton Arts Council recognizes our relationship with the Indigenous people of Treaty 6 territories. In doing so, we renew our commitment to continuing our collective journey toward the ideals of peace, friendship, and understanding at the core of that agreement.
The Edmonton Arts Council (EAC) is a not-for-profit organization with a mandate to support and promote the arts community in Edmonton. The EAC works to increase the profile and involvement of arts and culture in all aspects of community life. Our programs and services are designed to realize Connections & Exchanges: A 10-Year Plan To Transform Arts and Heritage In Edmonton.
Under the guidance of the Associate Executive Director, Programs, Services and Access, the Director, Investments, Services and Partnerships is responsible for the leadership of the Investments, Services and Partnerships Portfolio which includes three Teams; Arts Development and Investments; Arts and Retail Services; and Community Animation and Creative Partnerships. As a change forward leader, you will guide the continued transformation of portfolio deliverables to achieve immediate and medium-term impacts to the arts ecologies of the capital region.
Your career demonstrates the strength of your administrative and management capabilities achieving demonstrable results through the cohesive planning of integrated, special projects and complimentary initiatives. Your experience incorporates a consultative style to engage with community stakeholders and representatives.
Working with the Portfolio Teams and in collaboration with other members of the Leadership and their Teams, The Director translates the strategic direction of Connections & Exchanges to actionable operational plans to realize the EAC's strategic and operational priorities.
You will create and nurture opportunities for activities concentrated on the transformation of the arts ecology by building programs, services and partnerships that support capacity building, innovation and resiliency. You will provide leadership to your teams in adopting inclusive approaches, seeking out diverse perspectives, advancing equity and improving access to investment programs, arts and retail services and community animation. In achieving these goals, you will guide your teams through the EAC's four operational approaches of Listening and Understanding, Shaping and Advancing, Seeking and Exploring and Creating and Showing to bring consistency to the planning, delivery and evaluation of their work.
The EAC Conflict of Interest policy ensures we adhere to the highest ethical standards in the delivery of our programs, services and projects. Employees are required to disclose direct and indirect conflicts of interest and uphold EAC's reputation as a fair, impartial and transparent body.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader of teams and change management, guided by demonstrated desire and success in building relationships, experience driving transformation in community investments, and the ability to align strategic plans with delivery outcomes guided by a commitment to collaboration across diverse teams.
Your career path may include a variety of complementary experiences that will include:
Benefits
Joining the EAC provides a competitive total compensation package that includes comprehensive employer paid group health and dental benefits package, access to matching employer sponsored registered pension plan and paid vacation beginning at three weeks.
Joining the EAC provides opportunities for:
Your role will work from the EAC office located in the Prince of Wales Armories.
Please express your interest in this position by applying, through the EAC's application system this position will remain open until filed
The Edmonton Arts Council welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous and equity-seeking communities.
The Edmonton Arts Council recognizes our relationship with the Indigenous people of Treaty 6 territories. In doing so, we renew our commitment to continuing our collective journey toward the ideals of peace, friendship, and understanding at the core of that agreement.
The Edmonton Arts Council (EAC) is a not-for-profit organization with a mandate to support and promote the arts community in Edmonton. The EAC works to increase the profile and involvement of arts and culture in all aspects of community life. Our programs and services are designed to realize Connections & Exchanges: A 10-Year Plan To Transform Arts and Heritage In Edmonton.
Under the guidance of the Associate Executive Director, Programs, Services and Access, the Director, Investments, Services and Partnerships is responsible for the leadership of the Investments, Services and Partnerships Portfolio which includes three Teams; Arts Development and Investments; Arts and Retail Services; and Community Animation and Creative Partnerships. As a change forward leader, you will guide the continued transformation of portfolio deliverables to achieve immediate and medium-term impacts to the arts ecologies of the capital region.
Your career demonstrates the strength of your administrative and management capabilities achieving demonstrable results through the cohesive planning of integrated, special projects and complimentary initiatives. Your experience incorporates a consultative style to engage with community stakeholders and representatives.
Working with the Portfolio Teams and in collaboration with other members of the Leadership and their Teams, The Director translates the strategic direction of Connections & Exchanges to actionable operational plans to realize the EAC's strategic and operational priorities.
You will create and nurture opportunities for activities concentrated on the transformation of the arts ecology by building programs, services and partnerships that support capacity building, innovation and resiliency. You will provide leadership to your teams in adopting inclusive approaches, seeking out diverse perspectives, advancing equity and improving access to investment programs, arts and retail services and community animation. In achieving these goals, you will guide your teams through the EAC's four operational approaches of Listening and Understanding, Shaping and Advancing, Seeking and Exploring and Creating and Showing to bring consistency to the planning, delivery and evaluation of their work.
The EAC Conflict of Interest policy ensures we adhere to the highest ethical standards in the delivery of our programs, services and projects. Employees are required to disclose direct and indirect conflicts of interest and uphold EAC's reputation as a fair, impartial and transparent body.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader of teams and change management, guided by demonstrated desire and success in building relationships, experience driving transformation in community investments, and the ability to align strategic plans with delivery outcomes guided by a commitment to collaboration across diverse teams.
Your career path may include a variety of complementary experiences that will include:
- Post-secondary degree in Arts or Arts Administration, Business, Management, or similar courses of study.
- A minimum of 10 years' experience with progressively more responsibilities in arts administration, organizational management, senior leadership, philanthropic funding or program management augmented by a demonstrable passion and knowledge for arts and culture ecosystems in a civic environment comparable to Edmonton's.
- A minimum of five years of experience in a leadership role. Proven ability to lead a collection of teams with unique mandates and deliverables, through an approach grounded in collaboration, sound judgement, tact and diplomacy and responsiveness to diverse stakeholder needs.
- A champion of strategic thinking and outcome-based change to drive community impact.
- Demonstrated success working in partnership with civic and community stakeholders and partners, Board, Executive Leadership, and Staff.
- Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality outcomes on a consistent basis.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize and analyze complex problems, develop and evaluate options and implement appropriate responses and/or solutions.
Benefits
Joining the EAC provides a competitive total compensation package that includes comprehensive employer paid group health and dental benefits package, access to matching employer sponsored registered pension plan and paid vacation beginning at three weeks.
Joining the EAC provides opportunities for:
- Working with and supporting teams of highly engaged employees delivering projects, initiatives, programs and services with creativity and passion.
- Contributing to the design and implementation of strategies and plans in a collaborative environment where every voice is heard to strengthen the presence of the arts in our city.
- Participating in an organizational culture of learning and continuous improvement, as we build effective programs and services to invest for impact.
Your role will work from the EAC office located in the Prince of Wales Armories.
Please express your interest in this position by applying, through the EAC's application system this position will remain open until filed
The Edmonton Arts Council welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage applications from Indigenous and equity-seeking communities.