Job Board

Plume Winnipeg, the city’s literary programming hub, is entering its thirtieth year, and in search of its next Executive Director to take responsibility for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director will be cognizant of current trends in the arts and have experience in grant-writing and fundraising. Experience in hiring and managing staff is essential, as is a capacity to foster partnerships with other organizations and work collaboratively with the Board. The Executive Director will also demonstrate clear communication skills, ability to foster a positive work environment, excellent financial management, strong interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm about the literary arts.

The successful candidate will have:

– Post-secondary degree or diploma, or similar training/accreditation

– Substantial experience in the non-profit sector or related field

– Successful team leadership skills

– Excellent written and oral communication skills

– Strong interest in and awareness of the literary arts in Canada and a passion for literature

– Ability to work within an organizational budget

– Success in grant-writing and working with funding agencies

– Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, especially demonstrated through event planning and/or non-profit management

– Ability to mentor and develop professional capacity in staff and contractors

– A collaborative spirit, flexibility, and willingness to work respectfully with staff, partner organizations, and the Board of Directors to achieve strategic goals.

Non-required assets: basic French, knowledge of Canadian arts funding structures.