Executive Director – Craft Nova Scotia
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $85,000–$95,000, commensurate with experience
Position Summary
Craft Nova Scotia is seeking a bold, strategic Executive Director to lead the organization through a period of renewal and growth. This role serves as the senior leader and public face of the organization—responsible for strategy, governance, fundraising, and sector-wide advocacy. The ED works in close partnership with the Board, staff, and external stakeholders to ensure sustainable operations, inclusive engagement, and province-wide impact.
The ideal candidate brings a systems-level view, deep sector relationships, and a collaborative leadership style grounded in artist-centered values and equity.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development
- Guide the implementation of the pivot plan and lead development of a 3–5 year strategic plan.
- Align programming and operations with Craft NS’s artist-centered mission, regional and community equity goals.
- Build a culture of shared leadership, accountability, and team care across the organization.
Governance, Financial Oversight & HR
- Partner with the Board to uphold sound governance and strategic direction. • Oversee budgeting, fundraising, grant reporting, and long-term financial planning. • Lead annual staff performance evaluations and contribute to a healthy, inclusive team culture.
Stakeholder & Sector Engagement
- Serve as lead public spokesperson, strengthening visibility and government relations. • Champion the craft sector across Nova Scotia, ensuring regional voices and equity inform planning.
- Represent the organization at key events, forums, and national gatherings.
Communications & Program Alignment
- Hold final accountability for Craft NS’s public messaging and brand voice. • Support staff and contractors in shaping clear, consistent communications. • Provide strategic oversight of major public events, including exhibitions and markets.
Team & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Participate in weekly or bi-weekly planning meetings with the Operations and Commercial Managers.
- Collaborate across teams to ensure alignment between mission, programming, and delivery.
Required Qualities & Experience
- Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role, ideally within the cultural, nonprofit, or creative sectors.
- Proven capacity to lead strategy, manage change, and build strong, collaborative teams. • Deep understanding of the craft sector or creative entrepreneurship—especially in regional contexts.
- Skilled communicator with experience in advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and public leadership.
- Confident in financial oversight, fundraising, and resource development. • Committed to artist-centered growth, equity, and province-wide inclusion.
Contact Information
Doug Large
Search Committee Chair
board@craftnovascotia.ca
craftnovascotia.ca