Executive Director

The Company is seeking an Executive Director to lead the strategic planning, development, and delivery of a project that uses arts and humanities programs to foster creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking among secondary school students. The role includes overseeing weekend and summer programs and launching an academy focused on creativity. The Executive Director will manage project staff, guide curriculum design, oversee budgets and resources, and ensure timely reporting and delivery. They will also coordinate research into the project’s impact and build partnerships across education, arts, culture, and other stakeholder groups. Applicants should hold a tertiary qualification, preferably in nonprofit management, arts management, creative industries, or education, and have 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in strategic planning and implementation. Experience managing cross-disciplinary programs and cross-sector partnerships is desirable. Strong communication, stakeholder management, financial, and resource management skills are required, along with the ability to deliver programs on time and within budget. The ideal candidate is passionate about arts and humanities, results-oriented, open to diverse perspectives, and committed to continuous program improvement.