Director, Convening and Summits

at  Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

DIRECTOR, CONVENING AND SUMMITS

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity aims to inspire everyone who attends our campus – artists, leaders, and thinkers – to unleash their creative potential.
We acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, our home on the side of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain. In the spirit of respect and truth, we honour and acknowledge the Banff area, known as “Minhrpa” (translated in Stoney Nakoda as “the waterfalls”) and the Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda) – comprised of the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations – as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy comprised of the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Shuswap Nations, Ktunaxa Nations, and Metis Nation of Alberta, Rockyview District 4. We acknowledge all Nations who live, work, and play, help us steward this land, and honour and celebrate this place.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of proven collaborative and inclusionary leadership in the leadership development and/ or arts and culture sector
• 10+ years of proven practical design, producing, curatorial, or directing experience.
• Network and reputation in the Canadian and International arts community to attract high profile thought leaders and build Banff Centre profile and reputation in the leadership development realm.
• Active member of related associations and groups.
• Related university degree with a deep understanding of leadership professional development at the post-secondary level.
• Previous experience in setting a compelling vision and utilizing creativity, innovation and a strong business acumen to delivery on this vision.
• Background and or interest in working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Operational competence (budgets, grants, fundraising, and reporting).
• Experience working with external donors and stakeholders from government, the private and public sectors
• Highly motived and energetic – contemporary and forward-looking while honoring legacy and what has been built.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Adept in the planning and organization required to successfully launch multiple projects at once.
• Multi-lingual (an asset)
• International experience (an asset)
• Previous working in a unionized environment (preferred)

Reporting to the Executive Director, Leadership, below are some key accountabilities: