[Bcma-l] Job Posting 2007-I-104 - Richmond Art Gallery

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

The City of Richmond is a diverse and dynamic community, undergoing 
transformation in pursuit of our vision to be the most appealing, 
livable and well-managed community in Canada. Our transformation 
includes a role in the design and construction of the Canada Line rapid 
transit system and being a Venue City for the 2010 Olympic and 
Paralympic Winter Games. There has never been a more exciting or 
rewarding time to be employed by the City of Richmond.

Director, Richmond Art Gallery
Competition #2007-I-104
$26.49 - $31.25 per hour

The Richmond Art Gallery (RAG) is a public gallery operated in a 
partnership between the City of Richmond and the Richmond Art Gallery 
Association (RAGA). The vision of the RAG is “to be one of the most 
important public galleries in Canada and to increasingly enlarge our 
audiences and their understanding and enjoyment of contemporary art”.

We are currently looking for a dynamic individual to join the team as 
the Director of the RAG. Reporting to the Manager, Cultural Services and 
working closely with RAGA, the Director works collaboratively with the 
Curator to set the direction and overall vision for RAG.

As the Director of the Richmond Art Gallery you will be responsible for 
directing the activities and operation of the RAG including:

    * supervising staff (both City and RAGA staff) and volunteers;
    * strategic and business planning and implementation;
    * communicating and networking with the public, the arts community,
      the business community and all levels of government;
    * preparing and managing budgets – City & Association;
    * supervising and conducting fundraising activities including grant
      submissions;
    * coordinating and participating in public relations and promotional
      activities in the region and in Canada generally;
    * supervising community outreach activities and programs;
    * managing the permanent collection; and
    * representing RAG in City initiatives.

The incumbent works closely with the Curator in exhibition planning and 
management and the production of publications. The Director is the City 
liaison to the RAGA Board of Directors and works with them on board 
development and governance.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in Arts Management or Business Administration 
supplemented with coursework in Fine Arts, accompanied by a minimum of 
five years related professional experience in similar positions OR an 
equivalent combination of training and experience. The incumbent will be 
an outstanding communicator and skilled manager with the demonstrated 
ability to work collegially and collaboratively with a broad range of 
staff. Experience in strategic and long range planning, forecasting and 
financial management, fundraising, and working with non-profit boards is 
required. The successful candidate will possess strong administrative 
and management skills and possess and demonstrate a considerable 
interest and knowledge of contemporary art. Arts programming and/or 
curatorial experience is an asset as is experience in a municipal 
environment.
Come and join a committed team as we make our City better in every way.

Tell us about yourself and how as a top candidate, you will bring a 
strong sense of community and a desire to help further our vision. 
Please forward a detailed resume no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday 
December 7, 2007 quoting Competition #2007-I-104 to:
Human Resources Division,
City of Richmond, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1.
Fax: 604-276-4169;
E-mail (Word format only): resume@richmond.ca <mailto:resume@richmond.ca>

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. However, only 
those under consideration will be contacted.
This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.
The City of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
www.richmond.ca