Executive Director

Arts And Culture

Location:Whitehorse, Yukon

Hours: 20 hours/week.
Hours of work are Monday – Friday, with occasional evening and Saturday shifts

Starting Wage: $30/hour

Duration:Permanent (following a 6-month probationary period)

Job Closes: September 1, 2023

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
admin@artsunderground.ca

For more information about the Yukon Art Society and Arts Underground, visit www.artsunderground.ca/about