The Friends of the Alberta Jubilee Auditoria Society (“Jubilee Society” or “the Society”) is a not-for-profit organization that supports the Government of Alberta’s operation of its two premier performing arts venues:

the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

in Edmonton and the

Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

in Calgary. Working across both facilities, the Jubilee Society provides front-of-house operations, patron services, client support, and marketing services along with community engagement and arts education programming services through Jubilee Arts on behalf of the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women. The Society also supports rotating visual art exhibitions, auxiliary space rentals, and strategic initiatives that strengthen community participation in the arts. The Jubilee Society works with the Government of Alberta to ensure these landmark facilities provide extraordinary experiences for patrons, artists, clients, and communities. Led by a volunteer Board of Directors with representation from across Alberta, the Society brings a strong commitment to service excellence, community engagement, and the continued development of arts and culture across the province. The Jubilee Society’s operational vision is to

engage ,

excite

and

celebrate

community and cultural spirit through Alberta’s Jubilee Auditoria. Its mission is to provide extraordinary experiences worthy of these premier cultural and community facilities through superior front-of-house services, community engagement programming, and stage labour. Guided by the values of safety, community culture, people, and service excellence, the Society fosters the important role the Jubilee Auditoria play in Alberta’s cultural spirit, community life, and economic impact.



For more information about the Friends of the Alberta Jubilee Auditoria Society, please visit The Jubilee Auditoria website . The Prospect

Reports to:

Jubilee Society Board of Directors Direct Reports:

5: Senior Manager, FOH Operations; Manager, Marketing & Communications; Manager, Events & Programming; Financial Controller; Technical Coordinator Location:

Edmonton, AB; or Calgary, AB Mandate

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Jubilee Society. Working in partnership with the Board, the Executive Director guides the development of, and implements, the Society’s strategic direction while ensuring the long-term financial sustainability, operational excellence, and organizational health of the Society. The Executive Director leads a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and service excellence by building relationships founded on trust, integrity, transparency, and respect. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking and practical leadership, ensuring the Jubilee Society continues to deliver exceptional service to government, resident companies, presenters, patrons, and the broader Alberta community. The Executive Director demonstrates strong business acumen across strategic planning, financial management, labour relations, human resources, marketing, contract negotiation,



government relations, and organizational leadership. These skills are complemented by an appreciation for the performing arts and a commitment to supporting Alberta’s cultural community. The Executive Director is responsible for the financial and organizational health of the Society, overseeing an annual operating budget of approximately $6 million and a workforce that includes: 14 administrative staff 8 Jubilee Arts facilitators 160 Front of House event staff (approx.) 5 direct reports The Executive Director negotiates and administers collective agreements with IATSE Locals 210 and 212 while providing leadership to both unionized and non-union employees. Fundamentally, the Jubilee Society is a service-based organization. The Executive Director ensures the Society delivers exceptional value to the Government of Alberta, resident companies, presenters, community partners, and patrons while maintaining a culture of professionalism, responsiveness, and continuous improvement. Key Accountabilities

Organizational Leadership & Strategic Oversight

Lead the implementation and ongoing evaluation of the Society’s strategic plan, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, service excellence, and continuous improvement. Champion technology, process, and operational improvements that strengthen organizational effectiveness and the patron experience, while ensuring policies, governance practices, and procedures remain current and effective. Ensuring the Society delivers excellent day-to-day operational services in support of the Jubilee Auditoria, including staffing, service standards, policies, procedures, operational controls, and staff developme

📌 Executive Director, Friends of the Alberta Jubilee Auditoria Society (Winnipeg)
🏢 Mullen Leadership
📍 Winnipeg