Executive Director

at  Book Publishers Association of Alberta

SUMMARY

The Book Publishers Association of Alberta is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and experienced individual to serve as its next Executive Director. This is a permanent, full-time position. Our office is based in Edmonton, Alberta.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Senior-level publishing and/or non-profit leadership experience
• Group facilitation and consensus building, ideally including board work
• Human resources management, including recruiting, managing, and developing staff, consultants, and contractors
• Financial management: budgeting, cashflow, banking, and general bookkeeping
• Industry advocacy and/or government relations
• Grant writing and reporting
• Program design and management
• Marketing, communications, and public relations

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated interest in reading and publishing and in supporting the needs of small-to-medium businesses
• Resourcefulness, strategic thinking, and creative problem-solving abilities
• Strong time management, project management, and organizational skills
• Dynamic public speaking, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional writing and editing abilities, including attention to spelling and grammar
• Desire to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and industry
• Familiarity with collaboration tools (including Google Workspace) and current marketing and social media platforms
• An understanding of the Canadian and/or Alberta book publishing industry and its marketplace, and an awareness of new publishing technologies, trends, and practices are significant assets

The Executive Director manages an office of three additional staff and several contractors, and reports to the board.

The Executive Director provides organizational leadership, and is responsible for the following:

• Executing the organization’s operational plan in line with the strategic priorities set by the board and membership
• Representing the organization to government, industry and community organizations, and the public
• Engaging with the membership, board, and other partners through regular meetings and communications
• Responding to emerging issues and trends, helping to develop policy objectives and positions, and serving as an industry advocate
• Managing the organization’s finances, including working with an internal bookkeeper and coordinating the annual audit
• Exploring funding opportunities and writing grant applications and reports
• Leading association staff (Project Manager, Project Coordinator and Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper) and working with them to develop and execute programming
• Ensuring that the association’s practices, activities, and decisions are consistent with its constitution and bylaws, mission, and other policies, and respect the Association’s legal and regulatory obligations