Interim Operations Manager, Struts Gallery

Interim Operations Manager at Struts Gallery
(1-Year Paternity Leave Contract)

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately; however, the position will remain open until it is filled.
Preferred Start Date: June 2, 2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Interim Operations Manager leads a collaborative team of two full-time staff (Production Manager and Gallery Coordinator) and several interns. They will play a key role in supporting the creative vision of Struts Gallery programs and be responsible for the administrative stewardship of the organization. The ideal candidate is a creative, self-driven professional with exceptional interpersonal and organizational abilities.

The Operations Manager role is focused on ensuring organizational stability through diligent management of financial systems, human resources, and facilities, overseeing core grants and fundraising, and fostering good governance in collaboration with the Board of Directors. This is not a curatorial position. Most gallery programming has been selected and scheduled for the year.

Key Responsibilities:

Programming: Supervise and implement public programming in collaboration with gallery staff, the board, and partner organizations, ensuring alignment with gallery’s artist-care policy, and artistic vision. Coordinate program timelines, budgets, and logistical planning.

Human Resources: Coordinate payroll, training, hiring and supervision of gallery interns, and volunteers.

Administration and Organizational Management: Oversee day-to-day administrative operations, including grant writing, budgeting, preparing reports and organizational documentation. Prepare materials and attend Board meetings and support organizational planning and reporting.

Membership and Community Engagement: Maintain and cultivate relationships with members and the broader arts community. Track membership renewals and support initiatives that contribute to professional development and community participation.

Fundraising and Development: Prepare grant applications for the Building Fund and other relevant funding programs. Coordinate fundraising initiatives, including the Summer BBQs and The Sweetest Little Thing Art Auction (in collaboration with the Owens Art Gallery).

Facilities and Property Management: Oversee the management and maintenance of the 7 Lorne Street property, including coordination with vendors (fuel, waste removal, snow clearing, contractors etc.), gallery maintenance, rental agreements, and liaise with Property Manager.

Public Outreach and Sector Engagement: Represent Struts Gallery at public events, meetings, and sector gatherings, regionally and nationally, in collaboration with gallery staff.

Communications: Write and edit program texts, communications materials, and letters of support related to gallery activities and partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Struts Gallery will consider applicants with a wide range of education and/or experience in arts administration, nonprofit management, cultural programming, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with organizational financial management including budgeting, cash flow monitoring, internal controls, financial reporting, forecasting, and audit/review engagement readiness, including oversight of bookkeeping.
• Experience preparing and managing grants, budgets, compliance, and reporting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support a small team, including staff, interns, volunteers, and community members.
• Experience working closely with a Board of Directors, including preparing reports and supporting board governance processes.
• Ability to lead or coordinate HR operations (recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and workplace policies).
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, cross-cultural, inclusive, and anti-oppressive environment.
• Proficiency with common administrative tools, including Microsoft office, QuickBooks, AirTable, and digital payment platforms.
• Currently reside or be willing to relocate to Sackville, NB.

Assets:

• Knowledge of Struts Gallery mandate, programs and role within the Sackville community.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and public programming simultaneously.
• Experience building relationships with artists, community partners, and cultural organizations.
• Familiarity with facility or operational management in a public-facing building.

Compensation:

• Annual salary of $45,000
• Full-time (4-day workweek + some evenings and weekends) a willingness to be flexible with the work schedule is required.
• 4 weeks paid vacation (including a mandatory 2-week December closure). Additional unpaid leave is possible with approval by the Board of Directors.
• Health benefits through a group insurance plan.
• One-year term, preferred Start Date: June 2, 2026 (negotiable)
• Subsidized accommodations in a private apartment above the gallery are available if needed.

Equity and Access

Struts Gallery is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from candidates who are members of racialized communities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage within diverse communities.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted by email to the Board’s attention at info@strutsgallery.ca. Please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for up to three references as a single .pdf. Candidates may choose to include optional supplementary materials they deem relevant to their application (writing samples, documentation, etc).

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately; however, the position will remain open until it is filled.
Preferred Start Date: June 2, 2026

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Paul Henderson, Director
info@strutsgallery.ca | 506 536 1211

Struts Gallery
7 Lorne Street
Sackville, NB E4L 3Z6
www.strutsgallery.ca
info@strutsgallery.ca
506 536 1211

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Image Description:
Community members gather outside in front of Struts Gallery in the summer to celebrate an exhibition opening. Several people sit on a picnic table enjoying conversation and a refreshing beverage.