<div dir="ltr"><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"><p class="MsoNormal">Vacancy: Executive Director to fulfill the leadership requirements for this dynamic museum, art gallery and community archives. This is a full time, permanent and salaried position. Details below:<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Job title: <wbr> Executive Director<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Institution/ <wbr> Touchstones Museum of Art and History<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Organization<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Location: <wbr> Nelson, BC<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Start Date of 2016-10-15 (flexible)<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Position:<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Date of posting: 2016-08-12<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Closing Date of 2016-09-09<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"> Posting:<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Email: <wbr> <a href="mailto:MAAGjobposting@gmail.com" target="_blank">MAAGjobposting@gmail.com</a><u></u><u></u></p><p><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Link to Institution: <b><u><a href="http://touchstonesnelson.ca/getinvolved/employment.php" target="_blank">http://touchstonesnelson.ca/<wbr>getinvolved/employment.php</a><u></u><u></u></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Salary: <wbr> $45,000 - $50,000<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">Job Description: This is a full time, permanent, salaried position starting in October 2016. <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">Nelson is a vibrant arts and heritage community, highlighted as one of the top Small Art Towns in Canada. Touchstones is a destination centre. In the heart of the Kootenays, Nelson has a multitude of recreational opportunities. <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for Touchstones’ ongoing and day to day operation including managing:<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>Gallery Space, City of Nelson Archives, permanent Museum<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>a staff of 5 employees and various contractors <u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>finances, accounting and budgeting<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u> Overseeing the development of exhibitions and educational programs<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>the development of fund raising events and marketing and promoting the organization<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>grant application writing and liaison with existing and prospective funding agencies<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>community relations with the organization<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>Board projects and planning for the future of the organization<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3.0in">The successful candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge and skills:<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>excellent written and oral communication skills<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>the ability to work both independently and in team situations<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>experience working with non-profit organizations<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>post-secondary education or equivalent experience in relevant disciplines<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>knowledge of relevant legislation governing employee relations<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>knowledge or museums and art galleries with respect to their general policies, procedures and priorities<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>supervisory experience<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>marketing, promotion and fund raising experience<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>grant application experience<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>leadership and motivational skills<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>the ability to prioritize, plan ahead, and meet deadlines<u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:2.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><u></u><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><u></u>proficiency with computer communication, accounting and web systems <u></u><u></u></p><p style="margin-left:1.75in"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The complete job description may be viewed at: <b><a href="http://touchstonesnelson.ca/getinvolved/employment.php" target="_blank">http://touchstonesnelson.ca/<wbr>getinvolved/employment.php</a><u></u><u></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">Interested applicants are invited to submit a letter of application, contact information for three references, together with a current resume to:<a href="mailto:%09%20MAAGjobposting@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span> MAAGjobposting@gmail.com</a> <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">Please direct all inquiries to <a href="mailto:MAAGjobposting@gmail.com" target="_blank">MAAGjobposting@gmail.com</a>. No inquiries of Touchstones staff please. <u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in">We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact those<a name="m_6698061460821240532__GoBack"></a> selected for an interview.<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">Touchstones Nelson: Museum of Art and History<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">502 Vernon Street<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">Nelson, BC V1L 4E7<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div></div><br><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p style="font-size:12.8px;margin-bottom:0pt"><b style="color:rgb(118,113,113);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Bronwyn Frazer</b><br></p><div style="font-size:12.8px"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:0in 0in 1pt;font-size:11pt"><font color="#767171" face="Arial, sans-serif">Coordinator - Marketing and Membership</font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 1pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125);font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 1pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125);font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><font color="#666666"><em>Note: BCMA office hours are 9am-4pm, Monday through Thursday</em></font> </span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 1pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="color:rgb(237,125,49);font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 1pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="color:rgb(237,125,49);font-family:Arial,sans-serif">BC Museums Association || 675 Belleville Street || Victoria, BC || V8W 9W2</span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 1pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="color:rgb(237,125,49);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14.66px">Office: 250-356-5700</span><span style="color:rgb(237,125,49);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14.66px"> || <a href="http://www.museumsassn.bc.ca/" target="_blank">www.museumsassn.bc.ca</a></span></p><div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125);font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></div><div style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"><b><span style="color:rgb(118,113,113);font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><em><font size="2">Join us for Conference 2016 in Whistler, from Oct 12 – 14!</font></em></span></b></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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