CAFKA is seeking a Director Curator to manage all aspects of CAFKA’s operations, including finances, fund development, communications, partnerships, strategic planning, policy development, and programming of biennial exhibition and off-biennial programs, under the guidance of the Board of Directors. The position is currently supported by four staff members.

Term: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 35 hours a week with periodic evening and weekend work (more during the biennial)

Compensation: $60,000 annual salary

Benefits: Health and dental benefits, paid vacation.

Application Deadline: April 14, 2024

Target Start Date: May 15, 2024, flexible for the right candidate

The Director Curator’s responsibilities include long-term planning and visioning; program and community development and implementation; grant writing and reporting; fundraising; management of financial records and budgets; management of staff and volunteers; regular reporting to the Board of Directors; and general administration.

CAFKA operates in the heart of Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, serving as a vibrant hub for contemporary, interactive, and interventionist public artworks. Our mission is centred around breaking down barriers between art and the public, to foster critical engagement and discourse.

Guided by the Anti-Racism Action Plan adopted by CAFKA in 2020, we remain committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of low- income and working-class backgrounds, individuals of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and anyone possessing the skills and knowledge to engage with diverse communities.