Summary:

Alderney Landing is seeking a passionate and highly organized Gallery Manager to lead programming and operations at The Craig Gallery , our contemporary fine arts space located on the Downtown Dartmouth waterfront. This role is ideal for someone with a background in art education and a deep personal commitment to community cultural work. The Gallery Manager curates exhibitions, develops inclusive arts programming, supports artist and youth engagement, and plays a vital role in connecting diverse communities through the arts.

Reporting to the CEO, the Gallery Manager works collaboratively across Alderney Landing's departments and with local partners to ensure the Gallery reflects the creative spirit and diversity of our community. Success in this role means delivering high-quality exhibitions and education programs, fostering inclusive participation, and maintaining smooth gallery operations with care and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Curate and manage 12+ exhibitions annually across the Main Gallery and Case Gallery, working closely with artists and curators.
• Lead the planning and execution of all gallery programming, including artist talks, opening receptions, community events, Art Carts, and more.
• Coordinate communications with artists and the public: issue submission calls, manage contracts, and send a bi-monthly newsletter to 400+ subscribers.
• Oversee all aspects of exhibition installation and deinstallation, including providing technical support (e.g., vinyl lettering).
• Organize catering and logistics for monthly opening receptions and public events.
• Develop, promote, and manage Fine Art Summer Camps including grant applications, hiring artists, budgeting, and camper registration.
• Maintain scheduling, staffing, and invoicing for Community Solar Extensions and Art Cart programs.
• Build collaborative partnerships with other non-profits and foster meaningful relationships with local artists.
• Coordinate and lead all Gallery Advisory Board communications and meetings.
• Prepare regular reports for the CEO and Alderney Landing Board of Directors.
• Hire, train, and manage Gallery Assistants, volunteers, and camp staff.
• Collaborate with the Communications Manager to promote arts programming via social media and other channels.
• Maintain and update Alderney Landing’s Public Art Policy.
• Secure sponsorships, donations, and grants to support gallery programming and operations.
• Lead visual arts contributions for Alderney Landing’s signature events (e.g., Fire & Water Festival).
• Organize and manage donor and volunteer appreciation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Art Education, Fine Arts, Arts Administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated personal and/or professional commitment to community-based cultural work.
• Strong knowledge of inclusive and accessible arts programming, with a focus on diverse perspectives.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities.
• Experience in curating exhibitions and/or delivering arts education programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently while also collaborating across teams and with community partners.
• Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or students.
• Familiarity with budgeting, fundraising, and non-profit administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), email newsletters, and digital communication tools.
• Grant writing and sponsorship development experience is considered an asset.