Executive Director
Canmore Museum
Deadline to apply: December 1, 2024
The Canmore Museum is a not-for-profit society founded in 1984 and has been the trusted custodian of our shared heritage, collective memories, and what matters most to this community for nearly five decades. Our work is a catalyst for community building, collective learning, and social sustainability. Our mission is to ignite shared experiences and unexpected connections. We do this through bringing people from all ages and backgrounds together around our exhibitions, educational programs, and collections, to celebrate the culture and history of this place.
The executive director (ED) is a creative and strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations of the Canmore Museum and its associated facilities. Reporting to the chair of the board of directors, the ED ensures the museum meets annual strategic goals and financial targets and upholds positive relationships in the community. Working collaboratively with museum staff, associates, and contractors, the ED oversees the development of programs, exhibitions, and collections; procures the necessary financial resources to support all museum activities; leads the board of directors in the delivery of fundraising strategies; develops risk management strategies, policies, and ensures organizational compliance; leads the museum’s strategic planning process and annual budget process; and shows exemplary staff leadership.
The Canmore Museum is committed to promoting diversity within our organization. We strive to provide and maintain a fair and equitable environment for all by valuing and respecting individual differences and those of the community we serve. Qualified applicants of all abilities and backgrounds will be considered. If you require accommodation with the application process, please let us know how we can help.
Applications for this position will be accepted until December 1, 2024, 11:59 pm MT.
To apply for this position, please forward your cover letter and CV to info@canmoremuseum.com with the email subject line “2024 Executive Director Competition”. General enquiries about this position can also be directed to this same email.
Please note, only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
For the full opportunity description and guidelines, review the attached PDF.
