APPLICATION DEADLINE: extended to Sunday, January 4, 2026, 11:59pm CST.
CANDIDATES FOR PLUME WINNIPEG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION, PLEASE NOTE: If you haven’t received an auto reply stating we’ve received your application, please send it again with “Reapplication” in the subject line before 5 pm, Friday, January 9 to plumewinnipegapplication@gmail.com. We don’t want you to miss out because of our tech glitch. Apologies and Happy New Year!
Organizational Profile
Plume Winnipeg is a registered charitable organization dedicated to curating and delivering lively literary programming in English and French in Winnipeg and vicinity. Plume Winnipeg’s signature event is the fall festival, THIN AIR / Livres en fête, but Plume also hosts a monthly poetry open mic, as well as Winnipeg events in partnership with other local and national organizations.
Job Summary
As Plume Winnipeg enters its thirtieth year, the Executive Director will be responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director will be cognizant of current trends in the arts and have experience in grant-writing and fundraising. Experience in hiring and managing staff is essential, as is a capacity to foster partnerships with other organizations and work collaboratively with the Board. The Executive Director will also demonstrate clear communication skills, ability to foster a positive work environment, excellent financial management, strong interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm about the literary arts.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
Post-secondary degree or diploma, or similar training/accreditation
Substantial experience in the non-profit sector or related field
Successful team leadership skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong interest in and awareness of the literary arts in Canada and a passion for literature
Ability to work within an organizational budget
Success in grant-writing and working with funding agencies
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, especially demonstrated through event planning and/or non-profit management
Ability to mentor and develop professional capacity in staff and contractors
A collaborative spirit, flexibility, and willingness to work respectfully with staff, partner organizations, and the Board of Directors to achieve strategic goals.
Non-required assets: basic French, knowledge of Canadian arts funding structures.
Key Responsibilities
Mission Driven Leadership
Financial Management
Public Relations
Board and Organizational Health
View the full job description below:
POSITION: Hybrid (remote/in-office); must be located in Winnipeg, MB
HOURS: An average of 20 to 30 hours per week (winter months requiring the fewest hours and August-September requiring the most)
SALARY RANGE: $45,000-$50,000 per year, depending on qualifications.
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: Sunday, January 4, 2026, 11:59 pm CT
START DATE: Monday, February 1, 2026, or as soon as possible after
To apply, submit a cover letter, resumé, and a paragraph describing your commitment to the literary arts via email to plumewinnipegapplication@gmail.com by Sunday, January 4, 2026, 11:59 pm CST.