Surrey Art Gallery Manager
/ORGANIZATION: City of Surrey
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, the City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.
WEBSITE:
http://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/jobs-careers
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Widely recognized for its award-winning education programs and exhibitions, Surrey Art Gallery has been a leading contemporary art institution for 50 years. The Gallery is committed to engaging the public in an ongoing dialogue about issues and ideas that affect our lives. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to serve and shape the future of Surrey Art Gallery, a “Class A” art museum, and one of British Columbia’s most respected public art galleries.
The future is bright in Surrey. Soon to be the most populous city in the province, the City of Surrey has bold plans to develop a vibrant downtown, with a new Interactive Art Museum (60,000 sq. ft.) serving as the signature cultural institution of the emerging City Centre Entertainment District. Expected to be five times larger than the current Surrey Art Gallery footprint within Surrey Arts Centre, the Interactive Art Museum will be a region-serving contemporary art institution featuring exceptional exhibitions, programs, and events.
The City of Surrey is looking for a dynamic and collaborative Gallery Manager to lead a talented team of curators, educators, programmers, instructors, and volunteers to deliver extraordinary exhibitions and programs reflective of the communities it serves, while continuing to focus on the Gallery’s future. You will champion access and inclusion, creativity, and artistic excellence, while fostering partnerships with artists, organizations, communities, and residents.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Gallery Manager you will:
Lead the institution’s programming and operations to meet or exceed national standards of excellence.
Guide the development of the institution’s future, anticipating a new facility.
Lead strategic planning initiatives and implement their objectives.
Coach, mentor, and supervise senior staff.
Connect and develop relationships with the public, arts and business communities, and all levels of government.
Prepare and manage annual operating budgets and document and develop business needs.
Oversee fundraising activities, including grants, private sector sponsorships, and donations.
Coordinate and participate in public relations and promotional activities regionally and nationally.
Participate in City cultural planning initiatives, as a member of the Cultural Services leadership team.
Serve Ex Officio to the Surrey Art Gallery Association Board, supporting strategic planning work and board development.
Prepare and deliver a range of presentations and reports on the Gallery’s operations and future to funders, City Council, and Committees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A university degree in a related discipline (arts, cultural management, art history, museum studies, etc.); graduate-level education is an asset.
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the delivery of cultural programs and services, including facility management and staff supervision.
Deep and broad knowledge of contemporary arts and the regional and national arts communities, including emerging trends and practices.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage a large and high-performing staff team.
Strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of staff, community stakeholders, artists, arts organizations, and the public.
Demonstrated ability to author reports, grant applications, and deliver presentations for a broad range of audiences.
Strong strategic thinking, research, analytical, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
Sound knowledge of budget management, planning, and forecasting.
Experience with cultural infrastructure projects and long-range planning.
Knowledge of collective agreements and managing in a unionized environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize competing demands.
Experience working in a municipal environment is an asset.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/jobs-careers to Job ID 6737.
REMUNERATION:
$104,807 – $123,302
