Posted 2 days ago
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
@ The Osprey Arts Centre Board of Directors
Shelburne, Nova Scotia
Overview
The Osprey Arts Centre Board of Directors is hiring a full-time Executive Director for its historic waterfront theatre in Shelburne, NS. The role oversees day-to-day theatre operations, social media and event promotion, the annual performance season, and grant management. Salary will commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day theatre operations
- Spearhead paid and organic social media marketing
- Curate the annual performance season
- Manage grants and prepare grant applications
- Negotiate contracts with performers and partners
Requirements summary:
- Passion for the arts and the Osprey Arts Centre
- Experience in event promotion and social media ad management
- Non-profit or arts administration experience
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Business operations |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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The Osprey Arts Centre Board of Directors
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
The Osprey Arts Centre Board of Directors is seeking a visionary, community-minded leader to become our next. Executive Director on our historic waterfront in Shelburne, NS!
The new ED must have a passion and love for the Osprey Arts Centre
If you are a passionate promoter, arts administrator, or non-profit professional who knows how to promote and stage live, filmed, and rental events, we want to hear from you.
The Role: Oversee day-to-day theatre operations, spearhead paid and organic social media marketing to promote our events, curate our vibrant annual performance season, and manage grants.
Salary: Will commensurate with experience
Key Assets: A strong track record in event promotion, social media ad management, contract negotiations, and proficiency in Canva, Wix Excel are strong pluses!
Ready to continue to shape the cultural heart of Shelburne County?
A typical day may include coordinating upcoming performances and events, managing theatre operations, creating social media content and advertising, communicating with performers and community partners, negotiating contracts, and preparing grant applications. Duties will vary depending on scheduled events and organizational needs.
The ideal candidate should have a genuine passion for the arts and the Osprey Arts Centre, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Experience in event promotion, social media marketing, and non-profit management is highly valuable. Creativity, community involvement, and the ability to successfully promote events are especially important for this role.
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