Nuit Blanche Edmonton
Nuit
Blanche Edmonton Society (NBE) is a
non-profit society whose mission it is to:
bring Edmontonians and contemporary art
together to transform our urban spaces through an
all-night transitory public art event, engaging audiences through interactive
multi-site exhibitions and satellite programming.
Blanche Edmonton Society (NBE) is a
non-profit society whose mission it is to:
bring Edmontonians and contemporary art
together to transform our urban spaces through an
all-night transitory public art event, engaging audiences through interactive
multi-site exhibitions and satellite programming.
Job Description
Nuit
Blanche Edmonton is a biennial, all-night contemporary art event that will be
produced for the first time in September 2015. Featuring international,
national and local artists, the event will provide a new platform for
contemporary art in our city and will enable Edmontonians to connect through
art in a thoughtful, engaging, and playful way. The Nuit Blanche event
experience will be one that is open and inviting; interactive and
exciting. It will meet the highest standard for event production and
management. It will use the city as its canvas and make Edmontonians look at
their surroundings—both familiar and undiscovered—in a new way.
Blanche Edmonton is a biennial, all-night contemporary art event that will be
produced for the first time in September 2015. Featuring international,
national and local artists, the event will provide a new platform for
contemporary art in our city and will enable Edmontonians to connect through
art in a thoughtful, engaging, and playful way. The Nuit Blanche event
experience will be one that is open and inviting; interactive and
exciting. It will meet the highest standard for event production and
management. It will use the city as its canvas and make Edmontonians look at
their surroundings—both familiar and undiscovered—in a new way.
Nuit
Blanche Edmonton seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to serve
as the organization’s Executive Director; to help shape, build and create
the magical experience that is Nuit Blanche.
Blanche Edmonton seeks an experienced and highly motivated individual to serve
as the organization’s Executive Director; to help shape, build and create
the magical experience that is Nuit Blanche.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Director is responsible for the provision of overall management
and leadership of the Nuit Blanche Society in a manner that is consistent
with the mission and goals of the organization, and the direction of the Board
of Directors. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors via the Chair or
Chair’s representative, the Executive Director’s responsibilities are to:
The Executive Director is responsible for the provision of overall management
and leadership of the Nuit Blanche Society in a manner that is consistent
with the mission and goals of the organization, and the direction of the Board
of Directors. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors via the Chair or
Chair’s representative, the Executive Director’s responsibilities are to:
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manage and oversee the operations,
general management, and financial administration of the organization;
manage and oversee the operations,
general management, and financial administration of the organization;
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manage and oversee the execution of
the company’s artistic vision and mandate;
manage and oversee the execution of
the company’s artistic vision and mandate;
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oversee and coordinate the delivery
of all Nuit Blanche Edmonton Society programs and activities; and
oversee and coordinate the delivery
of all Nuit Blanche Edmonton Society programs and activities; and
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provide advocacy/lobbying on behalf
of the society in the Edmonton Region and beyond.
provide advocacy/lobbying on behalf
of the society in the Edmonton Region and beyond.
The full position
description is available at http://nuitblancheedmonton.ca/jobs/.
description is available at http://nuitblancheedmonton.ca/jobs/.
Experience
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive management experience in a not-for-profit
sector organization.
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive management experience in a not-for-profit
sector organization.
Educational Requirements
A Post-Secondary Degree in related field, such as business, arts & culture,
or recreation is preferred. A College diploma in related field, such as
theatre management, business, arts and culture, or recreation, will be
considered with minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in management
positions. A Master’s Degree and/or course work in the visual arts and
professional event management training would be considered assets.
A Post-Secondary Degree in related field, such as business, arts & culture,
or recreation is preferred. A College diploma in related field, such as
theatre management, business, arts and culture, or recreation, will be
considered with minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in management
positions. A Master’s Degree and/or course work in the visual arts and
professional event management training would be considered assets.
Certifications/Designations
Applicants must have valid driver’s license Class 5. The successful applicant
must have a valid First Aid Certificate upon start date.
Applicants must have valid driver’s license Class 5. The successful applicant
must have a valid First Aid Certificate upon start date.
Computer Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, Internet and PC operation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, Internet and PC operation.
Term of Contract
Up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension or renewal.
Up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension or renewal.
How to Apply:
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Please submit a cover letter, resume,
salary expectations, and contact information for 3 references attached as a PDF
or Word document by February 9 at 5 p.m. (MST) by
email only
Please submit a cover letter, resume,
salary expectations, and contact information for 3 references attached as a PDF
or Word document by February 9 at 5 p.m. (MST) by
email only
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Please note “Executive Director” in
the subject line of your email.
Please note “Executive Director” in
the subject line of your email.
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Please note in your cover letter
where you saw this job posting.
Please note in your cover letter
where you saw this job posting.
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Interested applicants are highly
encouraged to review the complete Job Position Profile athttp://nuitblancheedmonton.ca/jobs/
Interested applicants are highly
encouraged to review the complete Job Position Profile athttp://nuitblancheedmonton.ca/jobs/
We
thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an
interview will be contacted. Email inquiries only, please. All applications are
considered confidential. Nuit Blanche Edmonton is an equal opportunity
employer.
thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an
interview will be contacted. Email inquiries only, please. All applications are
considered confidential. Nuit Blanche Edmonton is an equal opportunity
employer.
Nuit Blanche Edmonton is a registered not-for-profit society and is produced by
a volunteer Board of Directors and Strategic Advisory Committee.