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Job title: Managing Director
Company:
Job description: Kaeja d’Dance is seeking a Managing Director to partner with the Co-Artistic Directors to fulfill the artistic vision of the Company. This is an exciting opportunity for an art’s professional to work with one of Canada’s longest established and vibrant contemporary dance companies. This position (37.5 hours per week) will provide opportunities for a knowledgeable, ambitious individual to take on a leading role in the development of the Company’s continuity and new initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, self-directed problem solver, a team player and has at least 3 years working experience in the Non-profit Arts Sector. The candidate has exceptional good judgement and a commitment to the audience and donor experience. Now heading into our 30th anniversary, the Company is taking stock of and reimagining aspects of our programming through a process lens of equity, diversity and inclusiveness. If you have a collaborative nature and a passion for arts management, developing audiences, forging connections, live performance, community engagement and contributing directly to the success of an innovative arts organization, this position is for you!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Granting 30%
Research new and updated funding opportunities from public and private sources
Stay informed about updates to strategic plans and directions of major arts funders
Track deadlines for grant applications and deadlines
Prepare operating grants with the Artistic Directors, including providing data in the CADAC system
Develop proposals for project grants with the Artistic Directors
Development 10%
Design and implementing strategies to increase revenue
Deliver fundraising campaigns
Recruit new corporate partners for donations, sponsorships and in-kind support
Recruit new community partners
Steward relationships with multiple stakeholders including donors, sponsors, politicians, volunteers
Financial Management 30%
Develop multi-year budget for operating grants
Develop the annual budget which is presented to the board for approval and provide quarterly reports
Facilitate the preparation of annual financial statements with the auditor and ensure completion of annual Charities Return
Maintain records of donations and process tax receipts annually
Complete simple bookkeeping processes including: processing bills, making payments, creating invoices, receiving payments, and running bi-weekly payroll
Work with the freelance bookkeeper to complete monthly reconciliations of bank statements and credit card; complete annual GST report; monthly processing of payroll liabilities
Work with the Artistic Directors (or other project leads) to develop project budgets
Manage banking and monitor account fees and cash flow to maintain the Company in a healthy position
Project Administration and Producing 15%
Project management of multi-year community engagement projects, festivals, tours, film shoots, special events and creation projects and performances
Prepare contracts for projects, partners and collaborators
Gather data required for project evaluation
Seek performance opportunities locally and Internationally
Prepare proposals for presenting opportunities
Human Resources 5%
Report to the Board of Director, recruit new members as necessary, attend meetings
Secure employment grants to create new positions: recruit, onboard, and train new staff
Ensure T4 and T4A reports are prepared on an annual basis * Develop and maintain job descriptions for staff and create contracts for new employees
Develop and review policies with the Board of Directors eg: Anti-Harassment
Contribute to development of strategies to reduce and remove barriers to employment, participation and opportunities
Implement processes that make Kaeja d’Dance a more pluralistic organization
Ensure new dance workshop facilitators are up-to-date on vulnerable sector screening
General Operations 10%
Team with 2 full-time Artistic Directors and supervise 1 full-time Project & Communications Manager, several part-time employees and contract staff and volunteers
Collaborate with the Project and Communications Manager on the development of marketing and communication strategies
Renew insurance on an annual basis
Actively engage with the dance and performing arts sector and arts service bodies
Support educational and professional training programs
Requirements:
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE DESIRED
Excellent organizational skills: managing critical paths, creating timelines, maintaining schedules, tracking/documenting materials, proofreading copy, etc
A strong and vital approach, commitment and implementation towards anti-racism and anti- harassment and the lived experience of marginalized collaborators and team members, volunteers and audiences
Experience managing small teams and training new team members and/or volunteers
Advanced budget understanding and management
Advanced problem-solving skills. You are a resourceful and creative thinker when faced with a challenge, and you understand that every obstacle has a solution. You think ahead, anticipate potential problems/outcomes and plan accordingly
Able to multi-task
Highly developed research and grant writing skills and a track record of writing successful funding submissions
Fluency in English
Experience with private fundraising such as corporate sponsorship or foundation donations
Strong interpersonal skills. Comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders such as presenters, arts councils, volunteers, our board, current and potential donors, local politicians, small business owners and community groups with a commitment to quality customer service;
Comfort in evolving projects and ability to prioritize deadlines
Strong interest in the performing arts, community engagement, public space activation and city building
Must be comfortable using:
Microsoft Office Suite
Excel or other spreadsheet data management software
Google Products: Google Drive, Google Docs primarily
Excel or other spreadsheet data management software
Familiarity with basic bookkeeping processes (Quick Books knowledge an asset)
Additional Info:
This is a full-time position M-F, 37.5hr/week. Occasional over-time/evening or weekend work as needed during production times.
We are open to applicants from a wide range of education backgrounds and lived experience for this position. We are seeking individuals with training and expertise in arts management, including fundraising, sponsorship development, grant writing, budget development and financial reporting.
Management experience in the arts or other not-for-profit organization will be essential to success in this role. Individuals who feel they have the skills and competencies required to meaningfully contribute to this position are encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
3weeks paid holiday = 2weeks of vacation annually plus an additional week off during office closure from Dec 25 – Jan 1
Holiday increases to 4weeks after the 1st year
Time off in-lieu
Flexibility to work remotely on communication and admin duties
NB: once in-person events resume, the MD will be required on-site for productions and some work days
Kaeja d’Dance is committed to continue work to reduce barriers to participation in our events and employment. We welcome and encourage applications from all who are legally able to work in Canada, including those who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, persons with disabilities and/or LGBTQ2S+ and/or any other minority.
Expected salary: $50000 – 55000 per year
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:00:21 GMT
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