Managing Director

ORGANIZATION:
MascallDance

DEADLINE:
Aug. 15, 2025

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
MascallDance is a creation, production, and education endeavour with 30+ seasons of works; many with extensive touring lives. We offer residencies, intensives, and workshops based on where our own body of knowledge meets the interests of participants. Recent years have taken us to surprising new places and ideas we’re eager to share with you. Climate change, particle physics, wildfire mitigation, city neighbourhoods, and classical piano music are just a few ingredients in our current creative stew. Jennifer’s artistic path is driven by curiosity and appetite. Join us!

WEBSITE:
http://www.mascalldance.ca

JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is a permanent, full-time role with the expectation of a long-term commitment.

Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

While MascallDance does not maintain a physical office, this role is based in Vancouver. Applicants must confirm that they are based in or will relocate to the Greater Vancouver Area. Relocation assistance is not available.

Start date: August 21, 2025 (negotiable)

MascallDance is at an exciting transition in its development and seeks a Managing Director to lead and support us through this evolution. We are looking for a professional arts administrator who knows the world of the arts and can fundraise for the company.

We're looking for someone unflappable, with a great sense of humour, who knows about and likes the work we do.

Reporting to the Board of Directors through the Chair, the Managing Director provides the leadership and vision that ensures the financial and organizational success of MascallDance. They are a key spokesperson, advocate, and visible representative of MascallDance in the communities we serve.

The Managing Director oversees the strategic direction and day-to-day operation of MascallDance. They are responsible and accountable for the overall management of MascallDance’s business.

The person we're looking for is very familiar with the characteristics of live arts, an experienced grant writer, and already works in the non-profit sector.

MascallDance is committed to exposing its colonial practices and fostering the understandings that come through diversity. This reveals itself in what we program, who we hire, and the communities we choose to work with.

The Managing Director advocates for equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives that are grounded in partnerships and committed to inviting historically excluded voices into MascallDance’s workspace, boardroom, backstage, and through MascallDance productions and community programming.

By stewarding effective funding submissions and earned revenue outcomes, the Managing Director balances the need for artistic vibrancy with fiscal responsibility. They work closely with the Artistic Director on fundraising for the company and work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure good governance, communication, and transparency.

The position requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with artists, donors, board members, community leaders, and administrative and artistic staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations:

• Develop and implement strategies to achieve the company's financial and operational goals, coordinating with the Board of Directors and other staff

• Manage the Transition Plan with the Artistic Associates, coordinating day-to-day operations and adjusting as required

• Apply a thorough knowledge of how the sector works, and lead compliance nationally, provincially, and locally

• Develop strategies to increase the sustainability of existing programs, including expanding the audience base without sacrificing the quality of the work

• Engage in visioning, strategizing, and hands-on implementation

• Work in a mixture of in-person and remote environments

Finance:

• Ensure the overall sustainability of MascallDance through fundraising, efficiencies, and revenue opportunities

• Work with the Artistic Director to ensure artistic programming aligns with effective short- and long-term financials

• Communicate with relevant parties on budget projections, shortfalls, and cash flow

• Manage the annual audit process with contracted auditors

• Maintain the company’s books and partner with the contracted bookkeeper

• Manage monthly reconciliations, coding, payroll, remittances, and required filings

Human Resources:

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and mentor new team members and contractors

• Establish goals and responsibilities for all positions

• Develop an environment that supports excellence across the MascallDance community

• Develop and manage policies for employer/employee interactions

Fundraising:

• Identify and cultivate new sources of financial support

• Develop and oversee the annual fundraising plan

• Lead fundraising and stewardship activities

• Maintain positive relationships with donors, sponsors, government agencies, and other funders

Marketing and Communications:

• Oversee the company’s newsletter, blog, website, and social media in collaboration with contracted personnel

• Oversee campaign execution and develop multi-year and annual marketing strategies

Board Relations:

• Collaborate with the Board to establish long-term goals, policies, and governance structures

• Keep the Board regularly informed on opportunities, shortfalls, and circumstances affecting the organization

• Support Board recruitment efforts

• Attend and participate in all Board and sub-committee meetings as an Ex-Officio member

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional arts administrator

• Very familiar with the characteristics of live arts

• Experienced grant writer

• Currently working in the non-profit sector

• Experienced in fundraising

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

HOW TO APPLY:

Please share your resume along with a written, audio, or video cover letter demonstrating your interest in the role and how your skills, experiences, and background align with what we’re looking for.

E-mail the above, along with any questions regarding this posting, to operations@mascalldance.ca

If selected for an interview, we will request that you provide two professional references.

REMUNERATION:
Salary range: $50,000–$70,000 per annum.

Contact Name: Susan McKenzie
Contact Email: operations@mascalldance.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 816-7315