The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), in keeping with the SK Arts strategic plan approved by the Board of Directors, exercises powers and performs duties as assigned by the Board through its Executive Limitations. The CEO’s broad obligations include ensuring the agency adheres to its mission, vision and guiding principles through its day-to-day activities. They are charged with the leadership of and responsibility for a sustainable business model that includes relevant and successful operations, programs, communications, administration and financial management.

The CEO is an employee of and accountable to the agency’s Board of Directors and works closely with the Board to develop the agency’s strategies, budgets and business plans and works to ensure compliance with legislative, legal and financial requirements. The CEO ensures compliance with the Executive Limitations established in the Board’s Governance Manual.

Working with a dedicated Board and staff team, the CEO:

Possesses a graduate degree and/or equivalent post-secondary education and experience in a related field and extensive (minimum 10 years) related senior management experience in the arts with significant knowledge and skills in an arts discipline and an appreciation or knowledge of other arts disciplines.
Understands the arts eco-system in Saskatchewan and the changes that may occur and can affect the agency, ensuring the agency, including Board and all staff, has the information needed to conduct appropriate oversight and to make decisions.
Develops a strong network of public and private support for the agency, including maintaining relationships with major stakeholders including the Government of Saskatchewan (through the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport), the Canada Council for the Arts and other public arts funders nationally, SaskCulture, Sask Lotteries, Creative Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Arts Alliance, and municipal arts agencies.
Leads the development, delivery, assessment and revision of programs and services that encourage and support the development and excellence and public knowledge and appreciation of Saskatchewan art and artists.
Develops and executes a communications plan that provides information in different media formats about the agency, artists and arts organizations to stakeholders, partners, artists, arts organizations, grant applicants, donors, sponsors, for-profit business contacts, foundations, community organizations, and the public.
Oversees the financial integrity and solvent financial management of SK Arts by complying with responsible and prudent stewardship of public funds and management of the agency’s financial resources.
Leads the SK Arts staff team, embracing best business and human resource practices in all agency matters.
Establishes key policies, strategies, processes and good practices in the areas of office and building management and maintenance, and environmental sustainability.

For a full position description as well as a list of the knowledge, experience, and personal characteristics required of the successful candidate, please visit SK Arts’ website at SK Arts CEO Search.

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