Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Vision and Executive Leadership

• Serve as the primary listener, convener, and spokesperson for WAG-Qaumajuq with the media, members, funders, audiences, government agencies, and the many local, provincial, national, and international constituencies with whom it engages.
• Create a bold vision and a clear and compelling strategy for sustainable growth that fosters a strong sense of community, nurtures a deep sense of belonging, and unites people in shaping an inclusive and inspired future.
• Demonstrate a staunch commitment to the values of inclusion, diversity, equity, respectful workplace behaviour, and accessibility.
• Honour, engage, and inspire the diverse communities who live, work, study, and visit Winnipeg and Manitoba.
• Transition from building (facility) to growth strategy, audience development, impact, and relevance.
• Support and elevate new voices that celebrate local, regional, and national artists who have consistently inspired the broader WAG-Qaumajuq community, as well as exhibitions that bring international acclaim to Winnipeg and WAG-Qaumajuq.
• Determine appropriate ways to design, deliver, evaluate, and reinvent programs and services to meet the needs of a rapidly developing and demographically diverse community.
• Foster authentic relationships with Indigenous peoples, settlers, and newcomers by embedding them in all organizational practices, brought to life through dynamic exhibits, storytelling, and programs.
• Develop mutually beneficial strategic partnerships and actively engage in building a deeper sense of community with other cultural organizations and tourism agencies; primary, secondary, and post-secondary educational institutions; government leaders; and non-profit partners, among many others.
• Understand and advance WAG-Qaumajuq’s unique position in showcasing Inuit art, and enrich other elements of its curatorial subject matter, style, and the art movements of a multi-genre gallery.
• Refine and execute annual and multi-year work plans with the board and staff to reinforce strategic priorities, achieve organizational goals, and drive and deliver meaningful impact.
• Embrace other strategic vision and executive leadership responsibilities as needed.

Community Engagement and Revenue Revitalization

• Grow the size, scale, and diversity of members through consistent, direct engagement and meaningful dialogue with the communities that WAG-Qaumajuq serves and seeks to serve.
• Identify new earned revenue opportunities through an array of activities that increase brand awareness, on-site visitation, mission-driven events, and international participation.
• Oversee an effective communication strategy that includes regular digital presence, social media, press releases, newsletters, and other communication tools to promote the dynamism of exhibitions, programs, and special events.
• Engage in capital campaign planning and oversee significant capital initiatives.
• Secure public and private funding, including direct involvement in identifying and cultivating donor prospects with foundations, corporate sponsors, and government agencies.
• Serve as a trusted bridge between WAG-Qaumajuq and Inuit and other Indigenous partners, artists, and advisors.
• Commit to Truth and Reconciliation, including integrating Inuit and other Indigenous knowledge systems and practices into institutional frameworks.
• Proactively identify, cultivate, and solicit individual major donors by enhancing authentic relationships locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Advocate for the arts and culture sector as essential to civic and national identity with and for Winnipeg and Manitoba.
• Engage with Inuit, First Nations, and Metis communities to deepen understanding of their cultures, history, and contemporary realities grounded in respect and a collaborative culture.
• Enable growing information technology initiatives that include resources for the ongoing digitization of the collection, donor management databases, artificial intelligence, and accessible online programs.
• Embrace other community engagement and revenue revitalization responsibilities as needed.

Team, Governance, and Organizational Resiliency

• Build a workplace environment that fosters employee trust, satisfaction, and an elevated level of professional performance.
• Foster a strong, inclusive organizational culture and advance people development through leadership, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Celebrate and lead a diverse team to evolve an effective departmental structure, interdepartmental collaboration, and a resilient organizational culture.
• Commit to overall mentoring, coaching, and professional development opportunities with resources allocated equitably for staff at all levels of the organization. 
• Guide collection stewardship, exhibition planning, and audience development in collaboration with the leadership team that results in a welcoming patron experience and long-term engagement.
• Advise an experienced and committed team of volunteers and professionals who deliver WAG-Qaumajuq’s high-quality mission expected by patrons and artists alike.
• Nurture meaningful and authentic relationships with the Board and staff to ensure deep alignment between and within governance and management functions.
• Understand and partner with the board in its governance, policy making, and community ambassadorship roles by researching and recommending best practices, procedures, and plans.
• Engage in Board prospect identification, cultivation, and recruitment activities that result in a diverse and engaged group that actively serve as community ambassadors and represent the diverse nature of Winnipeg.
• Manage and advise the activities of board committees and task forces as appropriate and in alignment with WAG-Qaumajuq goals and objectives.
• Embrace other team, governance, and organizational resiliency responsibilities as needed.

Financial Oversight and Organizational Sustainability

• Deliver robust monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, paired with timely, meaningful financial and non-financial insights.
• Integrate clear analytics, empower the leadership team to make informed, evidence-based decisions while equipping the Board with the transparency and clarity needed to effectively fulfill its governance responsibilities.
• Collaborate regularly with the Board and finance committee regarding critical infrastructure and operational needs with plans for board consideration, adaptation, and approval.
• Establish financial and operational policies with appropriate checks and balances between departments and with the board.
• Direct the use of capital and operating funds and identify needs for facilities, equipment, technology, and operations.
• Commit to challenging colonial narratives and advancing the decolonization of institutional structures, systems, and policies, guided by equitable and inclusive approaches to resource allocation and decision-making.
• Ensure that the necessary organizational structure, policies, system controls, and procedures are in place and regularly reviewed for effectiveness and a comprehensive commitment to transparency and accountability.
• Participate in museum industry meetings, share and implement evolving museological practices, and ensure high standards with the leadership team.
• Embrace other financial oversight and organizational sustainability responsibilities as needed.