[BCMA] Job Posting - Executive Director, Textile Museum of Canada

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EXECUTIVE  DIRECTOR:  TEXTILE MUSEUM OF CANADA
Toronto, Ontario

The Textile Museum of Canada invites applications for the position of 
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

 Founded in 1975, it is the only museum in Canada (and one of eight 
around the world) exclusively devoted to the collection, exhibition, and 
documentation of textiles from around the world.  In addition to the 15 
000 square feet of gallery space, the museum houses a specialized 
reference library, conservation laboratory, gift and book shop, 
collection management/research area, auditorium for meetings and 
seminars, and an education gallery providing a hands on, interactive 
experience.

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the 
museum's operations, including the implementation of the strategic plan 
in partnership with the Board of Directors, the recruitment and 
supervision of personnel, and income generation through membership 
development, grantsmanship, and fundraising.  The Director is charged 
with ensuring the high quality of the museum's exhibitions, collections, 
and programming, and the maintenance of effective working relationships 
with all stakeholders including the textile/museum community, staff, the 
board and volunteers, corporate and individual donors, government 
funders, and the public.

The Textile Museum receives only 30% of its operating revenue from 
government and relies on earned revenue from memberships, admissions, 
tours, and its shop; contributed revenue from individual, foundation, 
and corporate supporters; and the dedication of its 120 volunteers.  The 
museum has an annual budget of $1 000 000 and a highly dedicated 
professional staff of 12.

The successful candidate will have senior experience in arts and 
cultural management; excellent interpersonal, strategic, analytical, and 
communication skills.  Experience in fundraising, marketing, and 
government relations; a track record of responsible fiscal management; 
and familiarity with capital/endowment campaigns would be highly 
desirable.  It is important that the Executive Director can create a 
structure and atmosphere in which all partners in the organization may 
contribute according to their greatest potential.

Salary commensurate with experience.  Please send resume and cover 
letter, in confidence to:  Margaret Genovese, Genovese, Vanderhoof & 
Associates, 77 Carlton Street, Suite 1103, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 
2J7.  FAX 416-340-6276.  E-mail inquiries only:  gvasearch at gmail.com.  

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010

Information on the museum is available on their website:  
www.textilemuseum.ca