Job Title: CreativePEI Executive Director
Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
About Us: CreativePEI is dedicated to supporting and advancing the arts, culture, and creative industries on Prince Edward Island. We collaborate with various creative industry associations to provide information, networking opportunities, training, advocacy, and shared services, working to improve the outcomes and incomes of our vibrant creative community.
Position Overview: The Executive Director is the driving force behind CreativePEI's strategic vision, connecting the dots between artists, non-profits, culture sector workers, funders, and policymakers. With a passion for the arts and culture sector, the ED will be responsible for leading a small team while championing PEI's creative economy at local, regional, and national levels. For more information regarding current and future projects, please refer to CreativePEI’s Strategic Action Plan 2024-2027.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and direction to the organization.
- Develop and implement long-term strategic plans.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, staff, and the community.
- Build and maintain relationships within the creative sector and beyond.
- Secure funding and resources to support initiatives.
- Oversee projects from inception to completion.
- Manage an annual operating budget of approximately 900K to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Advocate for the interests of the creative sector.
- Understand and address the needs and challenges of creative professionals.
- Adapt to changing circumstances and opportunities.
- Represent CreativePEI on provincial committees and at national forums.
Qualifications:
- Proven leadership experience in a similar role
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills
- Excellent communication and networking abilities
- Experience in fundraising and financial management
- Experience managing teams of 8+ people
- Demonstrated track record of successful grant writing
- Demonstrated experience in the arts and culture sector, with an understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing artists & arts workers
- Project management expertise
- Advocacy skills and a passion for the creative sector
- Empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by creative professionals
- Flexibility and adaptability
- French language skills are not mandatory, but are an asset
Why Join Us? At CreativePEI, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the arts and culture community in Prince Edward Island. You will work alongside a dedicated team of eight plus passionate professionals committed to supporting and advancing the creative sector. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas and contributions will be valued.
CreativePEI is committed to diversifying the arts sector and welcomes applications from individuals who identify as Indigenous, Black, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, or members of other underrepresented groups. We recognize that lived experience can be just as valuable as formal education. If you have relevant experience that qualifies you for this role, we encourage you to explain how your background has prepared you and how you hope to grow in this position.
Accessibility accommodations will be made for individuals with specific access needs, including opportunities for flexible scheduling.
Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 based on experience.
Position Details:
- Full-time position (37.5 hours/week).
- Some evening and weekend work is required for events.
- Occasional travel throughout PEI and to regional/national events.
- A hybrid work arrangement is possible with minimum in-office requirements.
- Health benefits issued by the Greater Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce.
- A six-month probationary period for both the successful candidate and CreativePEI.
- Retirement plan benefits start after a successful probationary period.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters and provide three references reinforcing their qualifications and vision for CreativePEI. Please send all required information to assistant@creativepei.ca by June 13, 2025.
Selection Process:
Application Deadline: June 13, 2025
Interviews: July 4 & 7, 2025
Anticipated Start Date: September - November 2025
We look forward to hearing from you!
