Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre: Executive Director
salary range between $175k to $190k.
The JCCC is seeking a forward-thinking, energetic, and entrepreneurial leader who will be a visible champion for the organization and its pride of place in the cultural and wider community of Toronto and Canada. The Executive Director (ED) will be a transformative champion for JCCC’s exhibition, educational, and program offerings. They will be comfortable representing the JCCC to various Canadian and Japanese public bodies and individual stakeholders and, in conjunction with the Board Chair/President, will be the public face of the organization. The ED will work closely with the Board Chair/President, will report to the Board and will provide strategic direction, executive leadership, and administrative guidance.
Advancing the mission, vision, and values of the JCCC, the ED will support governance practices initiated by the Board, policy making, and community and donor relations. They will collaborate with the Board and staff to generate revenues and funding, resulting in dynamic and accessible exhibitions, festivals and programs. The new leader will be primarily responsible for all aspects of the JCCC’s operations and will be accountable for empowering, guiding, and mentoring a highly motivated team of staff and volunteers.
The successful candidate will possess the experience, knowledge, and vision to take the JCCC forward into an exciting and impactful organization with an increasingly important place in the cultural landscape.