Thank you for your interest in joining BEING Studio!

BEING is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director and Digital/Studio Facilitator

BEING Studio welcomes applications for the position of Executive Director. The position is offered as a one-year contract, renewable to full-time permanent in 2023.

This position is based in Ottawa where the executive director works under a hybrid model, splitting their time between in-person and remote work. On-the-job training will be provided within the first month during the overlap with the current Executive Director. They will be available in an advisory capacity where needed beyond the month of August.

Compensation

The position pays an annual salary of $40,000 based on 30 hours/week. It is a one-year contract with the potential to renew as full-time permanent in 2023. The position includes four-weeks paid vacation which can be taken in up to two-week blocks.

Flexible schedule with some evening and weekend hours required; overtime is compensated with time off in lieu.

Important Dates

Application deadline: Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 5PM Eastern Time.

Position starts: Aug 2, 2022.

About BEING

BEING is a not-for-profit Disability Arts organization dedicated to supporting the participation and professional practice of artists with developmental disabilities.

Based in Ottawa, BEING runs an accessible art studio located in the Bronson Centre and serves a diverse community of over 50 artist members. We highly value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and affirming space for all our members, staff, volunteers, and collaborators.

The organization has been continually adapting to the pandemic, launching several new initiatives aimed at keeping our members connected, creating, and sharing their work in the digital environment.

BEING is experiencing a dynamic period of growth and is searching for a passionate and dedicated leader who can advance the Disability Arts mandate of the organization while steering the next phase of its evolution.

Position Summary

Working in a supportive and collegial environment, the Executive Director will have the opportunity to grow the impact of BEING Studio, and to support and amplify the artistic vision and leadership of artists with disabilities, who are currently still vastly underrepresented in exhibitions and collections in Canada and abroad.

The Executive Director is responsible for collaborating with the Board of Directors to determine the strategic direction of the organization and for ensuring the successful delivery of programs, projects and fundraising initiatives that support the mission and vision of the organization. This includes managing a small, diverse team.

The Executive Director is responsible for writing grants and for the financial management of the organization.

Other duties include building and managing relationships with donors and funders, promoting community membership, and advocacy work.

The Executive Director reports to the Board Chair and the Executive Committee. This position will directly oversee the work of the Program Director, the Artistic Director and the Lead Facilitator.

Main areas of responsibility

Leadership

The ED is responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the organization align with the strategic direction. Overseeing and collaborating with staff, the ED guides and gives feedback on the operations and artistic programs of the organization. The ED leads team meetings and supports the development of all staff at BEING.

Development

The ED writes most grants for BEING, including municipal, provincial, and federal arts funding, and additional grants as they arise. The ED also produces writing for and oversees the implementation of fundraising and community membership campaigns and works with the board to seek sponsorship opportunities.

Governance

Collaborating with and reporting to a volunteer Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) supports policy development and guides strategic planning. This work is varied and includes supporting the development of HR policy, helping to recruit new board members, engaging artists in the strategic planning process, and planning for the long-term financial health of BEING.

Finance

Collaborating with and reporting to the Treasurer and the Finance Committee, the ED sets and tracks the annual budget, and makes decisions to maintain a sound financial position.

The ideal candidate:

- Has at least 5 years in a not-for-profit environment, ideally in a progressive leadership role.

- Is embedded in the Disability community and committed to advancing Disability arts.

- Is a strong communicator with a clear vision in Disability arts.

- Has a proven ability to write successful grants, particularly in the arts.

- Has a history of successfully leading, coaching, or guiding teams of people.

- Is good at building and maintaining relationships with communities of supporters.

- Thrives in team environments and promotes collaboration, inclusion, and accessibility.

- Has a proven ability to organize, manage and oversee several projects at once, including creating and managing budgets

- Has proven skills in fundraising

- Is a confident public speaker, good at delivering presentations and leading meetings.

- Excels at dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way.

- Excels at strategic thinking and problem solving.

Requirements:

- Advanced communication skills

- Access to a remote workspace, ideally a home-based office.

- Access to a strong internet connection.

- Comfort collaborating online using video conferencing.

-Experience using QuickBooks Online accounting software is an asset.

- Experience using creative design software (Adobe, Canva) is an asset.

- Post-secondary education in the field of Art History, Arts Management, Disability Studies, or a related field is an asset.

BEING will provide email and Microsoft Office 365 login with software and remote file storage. The successful candidate will have access to a remote work budget for the purchase of home office equipment.

To Apply

BEING nurtures practices of racial equality and diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit persons; persons from the Black community, People of Colour, and people who identify as LGBTQ2S+. Applications from disability-identified candidates will be prioritized.

Interested candidates are invited to send their application in one PDF document to: studio@beingstudio.ca

Applications must include:

- Current professional resume

- A brief statement of interest

The deadline for applications is Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by June 30, 2022. Interviews will be held via Zoom. No phone calls, please.

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BEING Studio invites applications from candidates for the following position: Digital/Studio Facilitator

$21.21 per hour
Part-time (7-20 hours per week), 3-month flexible contract with potential to grow. Job starts: July 4th, 2022. Deadline for applications: June 28th, 2022.

BEING is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the participation and professional practice of artists with developmental disabilities. BEING is reopening after an extended shutdown due to COVID 19 and we are looking for someone to join our team at the studio!

Reporting to the Program Director and working in close collaboration with the Lead Facilitator and studio team, Facilitators participate in co-creating a safe, responsive, and supportive environment for the artists at BEING. The role of the Facilitator is to empower creative exploration and community cohesion at BEING Studio by providing material, conceptual and emotional guidance as appropriate. As a member of BEING studio’s staff team, you may also occasionally be asked to participate in supporting fundraising activities, communications efforts, and other tasks as needed as you support virtual iterations of BEING’s programs.

Studio Facilitator:

This position is based in Ottawa, Ontario and the candidate must be available for in-studio and online facilitation. The ability to support both BEING’s studio and online program is a key part of this position.

- Ability and availability to work Monday - Friday during business hours.

- Some weekend or evening work may be required.

Main tasks include:

- Facilitating meetings with artists using Zoom with potential to also facilitate in BEING’s physical studio space.

- Collaboration with programming and facilitation team.

- Participating in team meetings and 1:1 meetings as required

- Other tasks as needed

The ideal candidate:

- Arts related training with courses in fine arts, disability studies or related field.

- Strong interpersonal skills, preferably with some experience working on a team.

- Comfortable using digital collaboration platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft tools.

- Knowledge of and experience within disability arts and culture is considered an asset.

BEING is strongly committed to equity and values diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; persons from the Black community, People of Colour, and people who identify as LGBTQ2S. Applications from disability-identified persons will be prioritized.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Karen McRae: studio@beingstudio.ca

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