Associate Director Métis Arts Collective

Associate Director – Métis Arts Collective\

Location: 10410 95 St NW Edmonton, Alberta          

Closing Date:  Until Suitable Candidate Found

Position Status: Full Time (40 hours/week), Permanent

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is seeking a full time Associate Director for the kisîhtoskâtonaw Métis Arts Collective. Reporting to the Director of Intergovernmental Relations of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Arts Collective Team and providing support to their corresponding portfolios. The Associate Director – Métis Arts Collective will have the ability to produce professional documents and reports, possess strong technical skills, a background in the arts, and have an understanding Métis history of issues facing Métis people.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the mandate of the Arts Collective to uplift, advocate for, and support Métis artists and to propel Métis art into the mainstream arts ecosystem.


• Oversee the planning, development, and implementation of Métis Arts Collective projects and initiatives.


• Support the daily operations of the Métis Arts Collective with event and workshop planning, coordination, and facilitation.


• Support the Arts Collective team in retail sales and inventory management.  


• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including service providers, internal Otipemisiwak Métis Government departments, affiliates, and community.


• Collaborate with other departments and administrative staff of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government to organize events and opportunities through the Métis Arts Collective and facilitate artistic offerings at events.


• Manage and provide direction to the Arts Collective team, ensuring tasks are completed according to projected timelines and adhere to best practices and values of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.


• Mentor team members through feedback, coaching, and formal evaluations, and provide effective leadership to the team.


• Perform supervisory duties, including hiring and training staff, building staff capacity, assigning job duties, and conducting performance reviews.


• Manage operational and fiscal activities, including developing and implementing work plans and forecasting within a designated budget.


• Draft funding applications for relevant programs, secure funding for initiatives and projects, and manage obligations under funding agreements and contracts.


• Maintain a high level of political awareness, cultural sensitivity, professionalism, and
  confidentiality in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.


• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership skills with a recognized strength in leading and engaging teams and creating a culture that promotes the development of individual and organizational capacity.


• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholder


• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects or tasks, delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of direct reports.


• Demonstrated time management and organization skills with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.


• Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems.


• Exceptional verbal and listening skills, and superior written communication skills, with an ability to produce professional documents, reports, and presentations.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Flexible and adaptable to work in a diverse and fast paced environment.


• Ability to work under pressure and handle tense and stressful situations.


• Political and cultural sensitivity and a strong sense of ethics, with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions.


• Familiarity with data management is an asset.


• Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people. An in-depth understanding of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Métis culture is an asset.


• Knowledge of and a passion for the arts community in Edmonton and Alberta is an asset.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Arts, Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Theatre Arts, Music, or related field is preferred. Other relevant training and experience may be considered.


• Minimum of three years of leadership experience, including leading a team of direct reports.


• Experience with budget construction and management is an asset.


• Experience or knowledge of grant proposal writing is an asset.


• Experience working in a retail environment or commercial art gallery is an asset.


• Experience with event planning and/or workshops is an asset.


• Experience working in an Indigenous and/or non-profit setting is an asset.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work regular office hours of Monday to Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm, as well as a flexible schedule of days, evenings, and weekends.


• Travel within Alberta and out-of-province is a requirement.


• Reliable transportation and valid class 5 drivers’ license.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government under its newly ratified Constitution and be an instrumental part of the largest Indigenous Government as it rapidly grows and develops


• An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, history, and art.


• Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.


• Training and professional development opportunities.


• A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan.


• Generous time off policies.

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply.

Apply online at http://albertametis.com/careers/

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest.

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online one-way video interview. Should you have any concerns with completing the video interview, please reach out to Human Resources by responding to the email invitation. No phone calls please.