Public art museum
Job Description
The Board of Trustees of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (RMG) is
seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals to fill the position
of Chief Executive Officer.
The RMG is a vibrant, engaging public art museum located in Oshawa’s city
centre. An external agency of The City of Oshawa, the RMG is the largest
gallery in Durham Region, and occupies an inspire
seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals to fill the position
of Chief Executive Officer.
The RMG is a vibrant, engaging public art museum located in Oshawa’s city
centre. An external agency of The City of Oshawa, the RMG is the largest
gallery in Durham Region, and occupies an inspire
d 36,000 square foot building
designed by noted architect Arthur Erickson. Featuring a Permanent Collection
of over 4000 works, and five galleries of diverse and changing contemporary and
historical exhibitions, The RMG holds an important collection of modern
Canadian abstraction and the largest holdings of works by Painters Eleven. The
gallery has significant collections of Canadian contemporary art, including
public art, and an active acquisitions program. The Thomas Bouckley Collection,
which represents archival photographic records of over 3000 images of Oshawa
and the region, provides a vital link in connecting the community with local
history. A roster of dynamic public and educational programs, thriving
volunteer program, gallery shop, inspiring event spaces, art archive and
library, artist-in-residence lab, and art studio, comprise the gallery’s many
rich and diversified assets.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO leads a professional staff of 13
and is responsible for stewardship of an endowment of $4.5 million, and
oversight of an annual operating budget of approximately 1.4 million. The CEO
will provide leadership and creative vision for the gallery; execute and
advance a strategic plan aligned with the organization’s mission and artistic
and operational objectives; drive revenue generation, opportunities for social
innovation and growth as an institution; lead fundraising and philanthropic
efforts from public and private sector sources; strengthen and enhance a
vibrant business model that embraces the challenges and opportunities of the
21st century; mentor and inspire a team of valued professionals; and oversee
operations to ensure transparency, quality of experience, and cost-effective
management of resources.
Salary range: $100K to $115K, commensurate with qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
§ Develop sustainable strategic and business plans that
balance artistic objectives with fiscal responsibility
balance artistic objectives with fiscal responsibility
§ Identify strategies and pursue new opportunities to maximize
earned revenues
earned revenues
§ Increase and expand philanthropic support base through
fundraising, donor cultivation and stewardship
fundraising, donor cultivation and stewardship
§ Increase visibility and influence of the RMG with elected
officials, all levels of government, media, artists, funders, sponsors, educational
institutions, visitors, and the general public
officials, all levels of government, media, artists, funders, sponsors, educational
institutions, visitors, and the general public
§ Create effective external communications and foster
collaboration with regional and national cultural organizations, academic
institutions, and the corporate sector
collaboration with regional and national cultural organizations, academic
institutions, and the corporate sector
§ Leverage the gallery’s position as a cultural leader to
support the growing creative economy in Durham Region.
support the growing creative economy in Durham Region.
§ Serve as the chief advocate and spokesperson for The
Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Robert McLaughlin Gallery
§ Oversee artistic direction and development of all
exhibitions, educational programs and outreach initiatives
exhibitions, educational programs and outreach initiatives
§ Recommend, develop and implement policies and procedures
in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
§ Partner with board leadership to ensure and maximize the
board’s capacity for impact
board’s capacity for impact
§ Oversee annual budget preparation, financial operations
and resources, insurance and risk management
and resources, insurance and risk management
Requirements:
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will possess the following experience,
skills, knowledge and abilities:
skills, knowledge and abilities:
§ Thorough knowledge of Canadian art with a strong focus on
museum studies, exhibition programming, cultural studies or a related field.
museum studies, exhibition programming, cultural studies or a related field.
§ A cultural visionary with 8-10 years of senior leadership
experience who will guide the gallery’s creative direction and inspire people
to achieve their best. An ‘intrapreneur’ – able to work initially within an
existing strategic framework and enrich the gallery’s successful trajectory
through their own contribution.
experience who will guide the gallery’s creative direction and inspire people
to achieve their best. An ‘intrapreneur’ – able to work initially within an
existing strategic framework and enrich the gallery’s successful trajectory
through their own contribution.
§ Proven ability to connect and engage with the broader
community and develop partnerships beyond the arts and culture sector. Ability
to work with diverse interest groups, cultivate support and forge innovative
relationships. Skilled and insightful at creating a culturally inclusive
presence. Strong desire to enhance the RMG’s ongoing relevance to the
community, creating a hub for social/community change and economic prosperity.
community and develop partnerships beyond the arts and culture sector. Ability
to work with diverse interest groups, cultivate support and forge innovative
relationships. Skilled and insightful at creating a culturally inclusive
presence. Strong desire to enhance the RMG’s ongoing relevance to the
community, creating a hub for social/community change and economic prosperity.
§ Demonstrated ability to secure funding through grants; to
develop strategies to enhance revenue generation; and, to work collaboratively
with/through Board members and community partners to connect with potential
investors.
develop strategies to enhance revenue generation; and, to work collaboratively
with/through Board members and community partners to connect with potential
investors.
§ Evidence of a strong business acumen. Accountable and
fiscally responsible. Proven ability to develop a sustainable business plan,
oversee operations, and manage assets/resources (financial, staff, facility)
effectively and efficiently.
fiscally responsible. Proven ability to develop a sustainable business plan,
oversee operations, and manage assets/resources (financial, staff, facility)
effectively and efficiently.
§ Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and
effectively with a Board of Directors, elected officials, funders and community
stakeholders.
effectively with a Board of Directors, elected officials, funders and community
stakeholders.
§ Engaging, outgoing and personable. A master team builder,
enabler, coach and mentor; collaborative, compelling and persuasive
communicator; respectful, known for integrity and ethical practices, a
consummate professional.
enabler, coach and mentor; collaborative, compelling and persuasive
communicator; respectful, known for integrity and ethical practices, a
consummate professional.
Additional Info:
For
further information about The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, we invite you to visit
our website,www.rmg.on.ca. The RMG fosters an environment of
inclusivity that reflects the diverse populations that it serves. The RMG
encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
further information about The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, we invite you to visit
our website,www.rmg.on.ca. The RMG fosters an environment of
inclusivity that reflects the diverse populations that it serves. The RMG
encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
How to Apply:
Deadline
for applications is Friday, April 17, 2015.
Please do not send resumes to the gallery. Interested
applicants should submit their resumes (PDF format) in confidence to:
for applications is Friday, April 17, 2015.
Please do not send resumes to the gallery. Interested
applicants should submit their resumes (PDF format) in confidence to:
Peter Spratt, Vice President
Collins Barrow Durham
1748 Baseline Road West, Suite 200
Courtice, ON L1E 2T1
Collins Barrow Durham
1748 Baseline Road West, Suite 200
Courtice, ON L1E 2T1