ArtHeart Community Art Centre, a registered charity, is a

community-based arts organization in Regent Park that provides
visual arts education, programs and materials, free-of-charge to
children, youth, adults and seniors living in Regent Park and the
surrounding neighbourhood. By using art as a vehicle, ArtHeart
helps to develop self-esteem, creativity, life-skills and learning.
Participants are empowered to improve their quality of life while
putting their hands and imaginations to work.

As a small organization (3 FTE shared among 6 part-time staff)
with big impact (we serve over 300 children and youth, and 200
adults per year), and an exciting future ahead (the revitalization
of Regent Park and the building of the new Regent Park Arts
and Cultural Centre) ArtHeart is seeking an Executive Director
who is able to wear multiple hats: part General Manager, part
Fundraiser, part Artistic Director, part community builder. This
position is a full time position, with a salary range of $45,000-
$52,000 depending on experience, and is a one-year renewable
contract.

We are looking for someone who is creative, passionate yet
practical, has a background in the arts, experience in fundraising
and the not-for-profit sector, and experience and ease working
with low income and marginalized communities. Someone who
has managed people and projects, knows how to manage a
budget, how to build and sustain partnerships, has strong
administrative skills, and is a good organizer and a great oral
and written communicator is needed. You also need to be able
to roll up your sleeves and help out in the studio. If this sounds
like you, please apply! ArtHeart has a great staff and a
committed Board. This, along with the enthusiasm, creativity and
talent of the participants is what makes it a wonderful place to
work.

Qualifications:
• 3-5 years of experience in the not-for-profit, community-based,
charitable organization sector (management experience is
required);
• 3-5 years of developing, coordinating, managing and
evaluating art and community projects;
• Excellent project management skills;
• Experience in financial management and budget overview;
• Ability and experience in managing staff and conflict resolution;
• Facilitation skills to assist in running smooth and effective
meetings;
• Experience working with a Board of Directors;
• Experience and success in fundraising and proposal writing;
• Someone who is proactive and thrives on organization and
order as well as creativity and problem solving;
• Passion for the arts and the importance of community-based
arts programming;
• Experience working with and in low-income communities,
engaging youth, newcomers, children and adults, and operating
from an anti-oppressive and anti-racist framework;
• Excellent oral, written communication skills and computer
literacy (must be competent in word and excel; familiarity with
CADAC, Income Manager and QuickBooks is an asset);
• Someone who is friendly and personable; and,
• Post secondary education or equivalent required.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and
résumé no later than 4 p.m. on September 7, 2010. Ideally the
successful candidate will be able to begin work by the start of
October. Please send your application to jobs@artheart.ca.
Please include “Executive Director” in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only
candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.