WE'RE HIRING: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

St. Michael’s Printshop

Employment Opportunity: Executive Director

Position: The Executive Director, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, will oversee all aspects of management and direction of SMP, services and programming, and the planning and implementation of development initiatives.

Salary: $42,000 annually

Hours: 30 hours/week (some day time, evening, and weekend hours will be required due to printshop programming)

Vacation: 3 weeks’ paid vacation

Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance

Terms: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: July 1st, 2025

Closing Date for Applications: May 20th, 2025

Job Duties:

Leadership: The Executive Director will support SMP’s aims and objectives to focus and strengthen our vision, mission, and mandate, through ongoing

Operational planning and management

Human Resources planning and management

Financial planning and management

Community relations/advocacy

Studio Oversight

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Qualifications:

Knowledge of printmaking (contemporary and historical) and a commitment to artist-run culture;

Experience in successful grant writing and working with funding agencies;

Experience with artist-run organizations, project implementation and events creation;

Experience working on or with a Board of Directors;

Experience with fundraising for operations, projects and capital needs;

Experience in mediums of printmaking;

Experience with financial management, accounting, and budgeting;

Capacity to be self-directed, to lead, and to work on a team;

Develop, maintain and grow relationships with artists, arts organizations, communities, businesses and government leaders.

Experience with and/or willingness to learn and engage with anti-oppression practices.

Application Process: Please send a cover letter, CV, and the contact information for 2 references to Andrew Testa, Chair, Board of Directors, at: chairstmichaelsprintshop@gmail.com

SMP is a leading organization that facilitates diversifying the arts sector in the province. We are self-examining and responsive as an institution and act as a catalyst and artistic hub for our arts community. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified persons, including members of equity seeking groups. If you wish to self-identify you can do so in your CV and/or Cover Letter or via email directly to our HR Committee. Please note at this point in time, the printshop is located on the 2nd floor of a building without elevator access. Please let our HR Committee know about any accessibility accommodations you may require in the application and interview process.

HR Committee Contact: Rachel Gilbert - rachel@stmichaelsprintshop.com

We additionally understand the scope of this call is extensive in its reach and encourage folks to apply who may not feel they meet every criteria.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.