Competition # : 44357
Crown Agency: Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 08-Nov-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Since 1908, the Gallery has been a gateway for the visual arts in Atlantic Canada by engaging people with art. It is committed to this mission as an agency of the Province of Nova Scotia and one of the premier arts institutions in Canada. At its core, the Gallery is responsible for acquiring, preserving, and exhibiting works of art, and for providing education in the visual arts.

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia seeks to present the most vital and engaging contemporary art from around the world. We will embrace tradition and the past by applying a contemporary viewpoint that addresses relevant issues and challenges perspectives.

We are an inclusive public gathering place that connects people with art to inspire thinking.

Please note, due to legislative changes, as of January 1, 2023, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) employees are no longer Civil Servants and are instead direct employees of the AGNS.

About Our Opportunity

The Development Coordinator is a new position within the Development Team at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy, this role will support all fundraising initiatives to help meet our ambitious annual philanthropic targets, work across the Gallery on projects aligned to our strategic aims, and support the organization and delivery of donor-related activities.

Primary Accountabilities

• Responsible for ensuring the Development Team Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Raisers Edge/NXT, is kept up to date with accurate donor and prospect information
• Process all donations to the Gallery including donor thanking and working with the Finance Department
• Support event organization and management and help prepare research briefs
• Provide assistance to gallery visitors who have questions about philanthropy
• Assist with donor stewardship through tailored communications, acknowledgements, and recognition events and opportunities.
• Primary point of contact for the current membership program
• Assist with fundraising activities including annual appeals and working directly with donors to align their interests with the work of the AGNS

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this position, you hold a bachelor's degree in a related field or possess an equivalent combination of training and experience.

In addition, you hold superior customer service and communication skills (both verbal and written). You are a flexible and collaborative team player, you also have strong decision-making, analytical and problem-solving skills.

You are proficient in MS Office applications, have knowledge and experience of a complex CRM, are confident in oral and written communication, and have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Knowledge or experience in a fundraising environment would be considered an asset.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

This position is based out of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia at 1723 Hollis St, Halifax NS. This role is primarily Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekend to support gallery or fundraising events.

Additional Information

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is set to grow our fundraising activities to align with the strategic goals of the gallery. This role will be crucial to that growth by providing support to a small, focused team and working collaboratively across the whole organisation to make the most of every opportunity. The successful candidate will share our passion for inspiring our donor community to engage more people with art and artists.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies

Pay Grade: CL 18
Salary Range: $1,684.00 - $1,884.17 Bi-Weekly

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens of Nova Scotia. The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current Art Gallery of Nova Scotia employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified Art Gallery of Nova Scotia bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].