ArtSpring is seeking a creative, dynamic, and collaborative individual to serve as its Executive Director. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a professional arts executive to bring their vision, experience, and passion for the arts sector to Salt Spring Island.

Reporting to the Board of Directors and collaborating with the Artistic Programmer, the Executive Director will be responsible for managing ArtSpring’s operations, leading a team of six part-time staff and two full-time team members. The ideal candidate will have a combination of education and experience to build public and private sector support to deliver on strategic priorities and embrace collaboration with the ArtSpring team to maximize earned and contributed revenue while achieving organizational success.

As the management and operational leader of ArtSpring, the Executive Director will serve as a leader in planning for the organization’s overall advancement, working with the Board of Directors and the Artistic Programmer. Supporting and partnering with artists, staff, board, and volunteers, the Executive Director will operationalize, renew, manage and develop the strategic plan while building a thriving, creative, and diverse culture that serves artists, audiences, stakeholders, and the Salt Spring Island community. The Executive Director will advance ArtSpring’s objectives while leading and motivating a highly effective team to devise and implement successful strategies. The Executive Director must have an interest in the performing and visual arts and building community, will want to commit themselves in the success and growth of ArtSpring, and will find personal fulfillment in being part of the future of ArtSpring and the Salt Spring Community.

For more information and instructions on how to apply, read the full job description here!