Job Description

ABOUT THE PENTICTON ART GALLERY

The Penticton Art Gallery's mission is to engage our diverse community in an ongoing dialogue about issues and ideas as expressed through contemporary and historic art practices and to provide opportunities for interaction with artists and the artistic process. The Penticton Art Gallery exists to exhibit, interpret, preserve, and promote our collective artistic and cultural heritage as expressed through the visual arts.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Executive Director is accountable to the Board of Directors for providing leadership in all aspects of the Penticton Art Gallery. They will be responsible for organizational leadership, strategic planning, operations, human resources, financial management and community relations. The successful candidate will cultivate a positive, inclusive and creative environment while ensuring financial sustainability and cultural relevance.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Management

Works closely with the Board of Directors to develop and maintain a 3-year strategic plan with input from staff and key stakeholders

Submits an annual analysis of progress toward strategic initiatives

Reports and recommends action to the Board for risk management, operations and succession planning

Prepares an annual plan for exhibitions, programs and fundraisers with input from the staff team

Provides an annual report for recent acquisitions, suggestions for de-accessioning and stewardship of the Permanent Collection

Financial Management

Prepare and implement quarterly budgets in a manner consistent with business practises

Oversee bookkeeping and financial reporting

Prepare, submit and complete all necessary requirements for successful grant applications

Identify and secure additional grants through ongoing research

Negotiate for funding with municipal and regional governments and other agencies

Ensure accountability and control procedures for financial management of the Gallery

Coordinate and plan fundraising events collaboratively with staff and the Board

Accountable for the Gallery's operations in compliance with the BC Society's Act

Operational Management

Hire, train and support staff and volunteers

Conduct annual performance reviews for staff

Provide governance for Volunteer committees

Perform administrative and facility management for the efficient operation of the Gallery including security, safety and janitorial oversight

Oversee facility rentals

Secure the lease agreement with the city annually

Programming, Exhibitions and Curation

Develop an exciting schedule of exhibitions based on the Permanent Collection

Ensure the Gallery's exhibition programming aligns with its mission and engages diverse audiences while offering educational opportunities

Actively seek new artists, curatorial collaborations and innovative ways to expand the Gallery's offerings

Community Engagement and Collaboration

Collaborate with guest curators and artists to raise the profile of visual arts in the community

Celebrate accomplishments with the Board, staff, volunteers and members

Cultivate positive relationships with all external stakeholders including cultural agencies, institutions and professional associations, volunteers, donors and the public

Establish a donor sponsorship program engaging individuals and businesses to support the Gallery's mission and initiatives

Serve as the spokesperson for the Gallery at meetings, conferences and in the public domain

Marketing and Promotion

Develop and implement marketing strategies

Ensure brand consistency on the website, social platforms and across the organization

Direct staff in scheduling promotional initiatives across print, press releases and social media

Manage media relations and partnerships with cultural organizations

Additional Responsibilities

Organize fundraising events and exhibition openings

Maintains the highest standard of Collection Management for Permanent Collection

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years experience working in the arts sector

A post secondary degree in art or equivalent professional experience considered

Demonstrated expertise in arts administration, nonprofit management or related field

Proven experience in stakeholder relations, fundraising and community outreach

Experience in curatorial programming and exhibition planning

Exceptional organizational, leadership, financial management and communication skills

HOW TO APPLY

Deadline to Apply: November 20, 2025

To apply include the following:

a resume

that clearly outlines your relevant work experience

and

a cover letter

describing your interest in the position at the PAG and your qualifications. Please

combine as

one PDF document

: References will be required.

Email your application to president@pentictonartgallery.com with the subject line:

Executive Director Application - [Your Last Name]

Please note

: We kindly ask that you do not call or visit in person regarding this opportunity. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time.

The Penticton Art Gallery acknowledges that the land on which we gather is the unceded, traditional territory of the Syilx Okanagan Peoples.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off
Work Location: In person