Executive Director

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking our next Executive Director lead the overall management, operations, and efforts of the Juno Beach Centre Association (JBCA) in Canada. Building on a strong platform, the Executive Director will bring strong business acumen, proven philanthropic fundraising experience, and solid people leadership skills to help us grow our revenues, awareness, and impact in Canada. This will be accomplished through fundraising and partnership development, advocacy and community engagement, and expanded programming initiatives in Canada.
Reporting to the Board of the Juno Beach Centre Association, the Executive Director will work in collaboration with the Director at the Juno Beach Centre (JBC) in France to accomplish the JBCA’s mutual goals and objectives.
Current priorities for the JBCA include completion of the ongoing capital campaign, expansion of program development and delivery in Canada, and growing the awareness of and engagement with JBCA across the country. These actions will collectively help to increase Canadian attendance at the Juno Beach Centre, which will further support JBC revenue.
Development of a clear strategic vision and operational plan for JBCA will also be an important task for the new Executive Director to undertake in partnership with the Board and the Centre Director. As well, as JBCA continues to mature and professionalize, the Board will continue evolving its focus towards governance, high-level advocacy, and support of fundraising efforts and community engagement.

Job Location:

This position is fully remote, and can be performed from any location in Canada that permits reasonably easy access to any major domestic airport. The Executive Director is expected to have a separate and functional home office with a lockable door for privacy and confidentiality. Please note that this role requires business travel in Canada, as well as periodic travel to France.
ABOUT JUNO BEACH CENTRE (FRANCE)
The Juno Beach Centre (JBC) is the only Canadian museum on the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, France. The Centre is dedicated to the transmission of the memory of Canadians who gave their lives for their country during the Second World War. It is also an educational space for new generations, highlighting Canada’s role in the preservation of freedom. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org
The Juno Beach Centre has a Director who leads the strategic, cultural, and museum operations at the JBC, directly shaping exhibitions, collections, and visitor programs. The Director manages day-to-day administration, budgets, human resources, and the overall maintenance and security of the facility and its grounds, as well marketing visitor experience.
The Director is the primary liaison with local, French, and European Union governments, for both community and government relations purposes, and for any related funding for the Centre.
The Director at the Juno Beach Centre reports to the President of the JBCA Board of Directors.
The two teams (JBCA & Centre) collaborate together to ensure that key messages are consistent, plan for donor visits and major events, and on execution of some programs and initiatives including collaboration with the JBC boutique supply with Canadian products. The team in Canada plays a major role in guaranteeing the Centre its credibility in the field of history. Currently, JBCA staff also support the Juno Beach Centre with exhibit and program development.
ABOUT JUNO BEACH CENTRE ASSOCIATION (CANADA)
The Juno Beach Centre Association (JBCA) is a Canadian non-profit charitable corporation that is governed by a Board of Directors based in Ontario, Canada. The JBCA owns the Juno Beach Centre in Normandy, France.
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