Executive Director

Company Overview

ABOUT THE MIDLAND CULTURAL CENTRE

The Midland Cultural Centre (MCC) is the focal point for arts activities in the heart of

southern Georgian Bay. The MCC is a community-based, volunteer-driven facility where

everyone can be involved in artistic and cultural pursuits as a participant or an audience

member. In the downtown core of Midland, Ontario, the MCC enhances the vibrancy

and economic well-being of the entire region. The modern architecturally- designed

building houses performing arts, visual arts, a theatre and a museum.

MCC hosts four unique cultural partners:

1. Quest Art School and Gallery

A place where aspiring artists and art enthusiasts can discover, learn, and grow

through a diverse range of creative programs, workshops, and exhibitions.

2. Huronia Players (HP)

A true volunteer community theatre group, HP offers education in theatre arts

and it presents three major productions each year in its intimate 121-seat theatre.

3. Canadian Museum of Water (CMW)

The Canadian Museum of Water was established in 2023 to provide a focal point

for advocacy and for water-related initiatives in Canada. The CMW’s

programming and activities promote stewardship, preservation, innovation, and

education of our precious natural resource.

4. The Gallery of Indigenous Art (GOIA)

The only one in the region, the GOIA is directed by a committee of local

Indigenous and Métis members. The gallery showcases the work of Indigenous

and Métis artists and artisans from the local communities, the region and across

the country.

The MCC believes in the imperative that everyone shall have equal access to our

productions, programs and employment opportunities, and that our diverse community

should be reflected in all that we do. We strive to be accessible and inclusive to all, and

we are committed to identifying and removing barriers to access through a range of

services.

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Midland Cultural Centre is seeking an Executive Director who will serve as the chief

strategist, connector, fundraiser, and advocate for the Centre—building relationships

with staff, board members, tenant partners, funders, donors, government officials and

community stakeholders while ensuring operational excellence and dynamic

programming. They are a trusted, collaborative leader and a visible community

presence who embraces and promotes the Midland Cultural Centre’s vision, values,

mission and civic role. The Executive Director will bring a blend of artistic literacy, non-

profit management expertise, financial acumen, enthusiasm for collaboration and

working with partners, together with the ability to tell our story and raise funds

necessary to accomplish our goals.

POSITION CONCEPT

The Executive Director will be a strategic leader with the ability to guide the MCC into

an new era. They will be instrumental in connecting the vision and mission to

operational objectives and strategies while leading the organization through operational

review, program expansion, and fundraising growth. A strong communicator, the

Executive Director will harness the Midland Cultural Centre's stakeholders to build a hub

for arts and entertainment locally and regionally.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the MCC Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide:

Strategic Vision and Leadership

• Work with staff, board, community stakeholders and funders, identifying and

reenergizing key strengths and new opportunities to expand and improve upon

programming and operations;

• Articulate and champion the vision of MCC 2.0 as a hub of Arts and

Entertainment in North Simcoe;

• Develop a business model with clear goals and metrics that aligns with

organizational and staff capacity and ensure programs and services support

long-term sustainability;

• Work with the MCC Board of Directors to identify new opportunities, to support

best practices in good governance and transparent communication, and to

capitalize on areas of funding sources.Midland Cultural Centre

333 King St. Midland

(705)-527-4420

www.midlandculturalcentre.com

Operational Leadership and Management

• Guide the operation of the MCC by setting and enforcing operating policies and

procedures, scheduling administrative procedures, and overseeing workflow;

• Nurture relationships and effective communication with staff to build a culture of

transparency, clarity of decision-making, and accountability to shared goals;

• Recruit, develop, manage staff and perform annual full-time staff performance

appraisals for growth;

• Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the facility, including all

personnel and administrative activities, facility management, financial

management, fundraising and marketing activities, and box office and front of

house operations;

• Provide direction and oversight for programming and events activities that

maintain a balance of financial sustainability with strategic goals and audience

development;

• Oversee the development and implementation of a volunteer strategy that

includes active recruitment, recognition of service, and celebration of the

contributions volunteers make to the organization.

Fundraising and Financial Stability

• Develop and manage annual budgets aligned with the Multi-Year Financial Plan

of the MCC and provide regular progress reports to the Board of Directors

through the Board’s Finance Committee;

• Identify grant opportunities and oversee proposal development;

• Steward and strengthen relationships with existing donors and sponsors while

cultivating new financial contributors through a donor and sponsor recruitment

and recognition strategy.

Community Engagement

• Build connections with the local businesses, industries, services, and not-for-

profit sectors, municipal, county, and provincial governments, funding

organizations, and private sector supporters;

• Be visible at community events;

• Establish the MCC as a recognized hub for Arts and Entertainment throughout

the region;

• Oversee the creation and execution of strategic marketing campaigns across

digital and traditional media.

QUALIFICATIONS

While no one candidate will possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal

candidate will be passionate about the Midland Cultural Centre’s mission and bring

many of the following skills and experiences:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in arts administration, not-for-profit management, business or

related field (or equivalent professional experience);

• Demonstrated success in not-for-profit fundraising and development;

• Strong financial acumen with budget development and management experience;

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills;

• Training in workplace harassment, safer spaces and/or cultural safety;

• Proficiency with current software, digital platforms, and management systems;

• Experience in working with a Board of Directors in a policy governance model.

Preferred Additional:

• Ability to foster trust, build relationships and lead with compassion, integrity and

humanity;

• Ability to inspire, mentor, and empower people;

• The courage to ask for help, identify problems and offer a range of solutions;

• The initiative to recognize when something needs to be done and to step in and

do it without hesitation when needed;

• Ready to commit to the community and avail themselves of all the benefits it has

to offer.