The New Gallery (TNG) is seeking applications for motivated and organized individual for the full time position of Administrative Director.

Established in 1975, The New Gallery is Calgary’s original not for profit artist-run centre, which showcases and promotes innovative emerging and lesser-known artists whose work contributes to a social and political discourse.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Administrative Director, works in tandem with the Programming and John Snow House Directors, assuming the leadership responsibility for operational management including: financial management, personnel, administration, and public relations.

Basic Duties Include:
• Oversee and implement all financial planning and management in concert with TNG’s Board Treasurer;
• Writing, editing and submitting required operational, project, equipment and wage subsidy grants, and the implementation of all other activities related to fund development and fundraising;
• Develop and maintain relevant organizational policies and practices;
• Recruit and manage all staff, interns, students and volunteers;
• General day-to-day operational management and maintenance;
• Attend Board meetings, Vision Meetings and Workshops as required.

Qualifications:
Applications should have formal education in the areas of administration, business, finance or a related field and at least 3 years of experience in the artist-run centre or not-for-profit sector. The successful application will be passionate about the Calgary arts community, contemporary visual art, and have: exemplary organizational and effective interpersonal communicative skills; proven bookkeeping and financial management; and fundraising/government grant writing experience.

Application:
The deadline for application is Friday March 02, 2012, 6:00 PM. Your cover letter, CV, and the names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references may be sent via email to: info@thenewgallery.org

Your letter of application should address the responsibilities, qualifications, and experiences listed for the position. Salary: $36,000 (gross + benefits)

The New Gallery is an equal opportunity employer, and is interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who are representative of the Province’s diversity.

For more information about the gallery visit: http://www.thenewgallery.org

Download the .pdf here: http://www.thenewgallery.org/files/12_-_Job_Call_Admin_Director.pdf