REMINDER URBAN SHAMAN JOB CALL Operations Manager

RESUME DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 31 before 5pm.

Job Description

Education and Experience

•   Must have a post-secondary education in: Arts Administration, Business Administration or in a non-profit administration related field; or 5-7 years experience of successful management of the operations of an Artist Run Centre, a Non-profit Centre, or an Arts or Cultural Organizations including fundraising, contract administration, finance and administration, and managing staff; or combination of both education and experience will be considered.

•   Past employment or volunteer experience with indigenous, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit organizations is considered an asset.

•   Demonstration of building and maintaining strong relationships with indigenous, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities and individuals is considered an asset.

 

Skills and Training

•   Project management training and experience is an asset.

•   Knowledge of artist-run centres is an asset.

•   Must have good working knowledge of QuickBooks.

•   Must have Mac and PC experience.

•   Must have working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook.

•   Good working knowledge of grant writing.

•   Strong communication, time management, leadership, team building, organizational skills, and project management skills is considered an asset.

 

Relationships:

•   Reports directly to the Board.

•   Co-manages Urban Shaman Gallery with the Director/Curator.

•   Manages volunteers, students and interns.

•   Works directly with financial institutions, review engagement firm, and accountants that work with Urban Shaman.

•   Liaise with funders; three levels of government; other artist-run centres; non-profit sector; Indigenous, First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities; and educational institutions.

 

Duties:

•   Responsible for the day-to-day operations of Urban Shaman Inc.

•   Works with the Director/Curator with management of all projects, exhibitions and programming including logistics, installation, artist relations, health/safety, audience development and public relations.

•   Manage arts related space bookings for Urban Shaman Inc.

•   Manage activities related to media screenings, literary and music events, and performance festivals.

•   With the Director/Curator maintain currently planned community outreach strategies and workshops, lectures, and related programs.

•   Maintain relationships with the indigenous, First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities, general community, funders, members and other arts organizations.

•   Responsible for managing volunteers, students and interns.

•   Maintain accurate financial records and prepare monthly budgetary reports in co-operation with our accountant.

•   Work with auditors.

•   Manage financial aspects of all grant applications, including special project funding.

•   Attend board meetings in an advisory capacity and ensure that decisions of the Board are carried out and communicated as requested.

•   Ensure that legal, contractual, and other obligations of the Gallery are met.

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.  Further information about Urban Shaman Inc. can be obtained at http://urbanshaman.org/us/home.html. Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends is preferred.

Interested applicants should apply with a resume and covering letter to the attention of the Daina Warren, Curator/Director: daina[at]urbanshaman[dot]org, or 203-290 McDermot Avenue?Winnipeg, MB R3B 0T2 (204) 942-2674.

 

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