Located in Toronto, Ontario, The ArQuives is one of the largest independent LGBTQ2+ archives in the world. Primarily a volunteer-run organization focusing on Canadian content, The ArQuives acquires, preserves, and provides public access to information and collections in various formats. Our organization offers a range of research, exhibition, educational, and community programming. The ArQuives seeks an Executive Director to fill a temporary (10-month contract; possible 2-month extension) maternity leave contract commencing April 2024. There is an expected one-week training period with the current Executive Director.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for leading the organization via the vision, mandate, and strategic plans to preserve and make accessible the LGBTQ2+ history of Canada. The position requires in-person and virtual work, with regular office hours Monday to Friday, with occasional events, evenings, and weekend meetings.

Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to, administrative duties (management of staff and operations of The ArQuives primary building and associated storage locations), financial duties (managing the operational budgeting and financial reporting to the Board of Directors), fundraising (overseeing and implementing the Fundraising Plan and donor relations in collaboration with the Senior Development Officer), grant writing and management (including reporting and applications), partnerships and programming with community groups, educational institutes, and various levels of government, and acting as an institutional advocate.

The ArQuives acknowledges and is committed to addressing historical inequities within our organization. We encourage applications from marginalized communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, women, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, Black, people of colour, and persons with disabilities.

 

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

  • Financial and administrative management of the organization. 
  • Supervise and lead approximately 5-8 staff and 100 volunteers. Manage and support a team of staff and volunteers to meet the Strategic Plan’s direction.
  • Advocate for the institution within the LGBTQ2+ community, levels of government, heritage community, and the general public.
  • Continue the execution of the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan outlined by the Board of Directors. 
  • Provide guidance and support to Collection staff and volunteers for library, archive, art, and artifact collecting.
  • Work with the Senior Archivist to implement The ArQuives Collection Development Plan 2023-2027.
  • Create and implement new programming as needed to move the organization forward.
  • Act as a spokesperson for The ArQuives with the media.
  • In collaboration with the Senior Development Officer, meet with potential funders and partners and assist with grant writing as relevant to the Strategic Plan.
  • Provide professional support for the Board of Directors.

 

Qualification and Experience

  • A demonstrated record of leadership and supervision (minimum of three years of experience).
  • Experience working in the not-for-profit sector and volunteer-driven organizations, including working with a board of directors
  • Post-secondary education in related fields is an asset.
  • Experience with library, archives, museum, or heritage organizations is a strong asset but not required.
  • Proven skills and knowledge in the areas of strategic visioning, fundraising, finances, and budget processes.
  • Proven skills in project management, human resources, and volunteer management.
  • Experience with conflict resolution and working with the public is an asset.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles and experience with implementation of EDI practices.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the LGBTQ2+ communities and history, or experience working with marginalized communities.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Google Suite, WordPress, Basecamp, and Sumac are an asset.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as a team. (perhaps it should be, “work independently and with a team in a leadership capacity” 
  • Ability to take the initiative and prioritize with strong attention to detail.

 

Please address any questions about the posting to board@arquives.ca before January 26, 2024.

 

Organization website: www.arquives.ca

Posting: January 2, 2024

Application deadline: February 4, 2024

Estimated start date: April 15, 2024

Apply: By emailing a single PDF to jobposting@arquives.ca, with the subject line Executive Director

Hours and Salary: 37.5h/week, salary range based on experience $70 000 to $80 000 annually

 

Executive Director (Maternity Leave Contract) 2024 Job Description (PDF)