Executive Director
Midland Cultural Centre
ABOUT MIDLAND
Midland, Ontario and its surrounding communities offer a rare blend of natural beauty, small‑town warmth and modern convenience that makes living and working here genuinely rewarding. With a regional population of approximately 28,000, the area is large enough to provide first-rate services and amenities while still maintaining the close‑knit feel that so many people seek. Nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, Midland enjoys a true four‑season climate with warm, breezy summers, colourful autumns and snowy, picturesque winters, making it an ideal setting for anyone who loves the outdoors.
Its location provides the best of both worlds: Barrie is just 45 minutes away, and Toronto is roughly 90 minutes to the south, offering easy access to major urban centres while allowing residents to enjoy the peace, space and natural beauty of cottage‑country living. Many professionals from larger cities have already chosen Midland for its lifestyle advantages, finding a community that supports both career ambitions and personal well‑being.
Imagine being close enough to work that you can walk, breathe fresh air on your commute and even head home for lunch. Picture having an outdoor playground with trails, waterfront and parks just minutes from your workplace. This is a community where creativity is valued, where people know their neighbours, and where some of Canada’s most successful individuals choose to live or spend their time. It’s a place with its own identity: close enough to Toronto for an easy day trip, yet far enough away to avoid feeling like a bedroom community.
If you’re looking to build a meaningful life while contributing to a vibrant cultural hub, Midland offers the ideal backdrop for both a fulfilling career and a rich, balanced lifestyle.
POSITION CONCEPT
The Executive Director will be a strategic leader with the ability to guide the MCC into an new era. They will be instrumental in connecting the vision and mission to operational objectives and strategies while leading the organization through operational review, program expansion, and fundraising growth. A strong communicator, the Executive Director will harness the Midland Cultural Centre's stakeholders to build a hub for arts and entertainment locally and regionally.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the MCC Board of Directors, the Executive Director will:
Strategic Vision and Leadership
Work with staff, board, community stakeholders and funders, identifying and reenergizing key strengths and new opportunities to expand and improve upon programming and operations;
Articulate and champion the vision of MCC 2.0 as a hub of Arts and Entertainment in North Simcoe;
Develop a business model with clear goals and metrics that aligns with organizational and staff capacity and ensure programs and services support long-term sustainability;
Work with the MCC Board of Directors to identify new opportunities, to support best practices in good governance and transparent communication, and to capitalize on areas of funding sources.
Operational Leadership and Management
Guide the operation of the MCC by setting and enforcing operating policies and procedures, scheduling administrative procedures, and overseeing workflow;
Nurture relationships and effective communication with staff to build a culture of transparency, clarity of decision-making, and accountability to shared goals;
Recruit, develop, manage staff and perform annual full-time staff performance appraisals for growth;
Oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the facility, including all personnel and administrative activities, facility management, financial management, fundraising and marketing activities, and box office and front of house operations;
Provide direction and oversight for programming and events activities that maintain a balance of financial sustainability with strategic goals and audience development;
Oversee the development and implementation of a volunteer strategy that includes active recruitment, recognition of service, and celebration of the contributions volunteers make to the organization.
Fundraising and Financial Stability
Develop and manage annual budgets aligned with the Multi-Year Financial Plan of the MCC and provide regular progress reports to the Board of Directors through the Board’s Finance Committee;
Identify grant opportunities and oversee proposal development;
Steward and strengthen relationships with existing donors and sponsors while cultivating new financial contributors through a donor and sponsor recruitment and recognition strategy.
Community Engagement
Build connections with the local businesses, industries, services, and not-for-profit sectors, municipal, county, and provincial governments, funding organizations, and private sector supporters;
Be visible at community events;
Establish the MCC as a recognized hub for Arts and Entertainment throughout the region;
Oversee the creation and execution of strategic marketing campaigns across digital and traditional media.