SBC Gallery of Contemporary Art, located in downtown Montreal, is a non-profit exhibition centre focused on contemporary art, culture and politics. We offer a diverse program of exhibitions, events, research and educational opportunities. Our mission is to present exhibitions and activities that address, in a critical manner, issues in contemporary art and culture as they pertain to current affairs locally and internationally.

 

The Office Manager reports to the Director/Curator.

 

The Office Manager’s primary responsibilities are:

 

Administration

 

• General office management including liaising with Belgo building management and attending Belgo committee meetings;

• General staff management including: staff scheduling, staff meetings, set up of new employees and interns, prepare employee performance reviews, prepare exit documents, provide reference letters;

• Prepare artist contracts;

• Prepare Emploi Quebec and OBNL grants;

• Help with multi-year and project grants as needed;

• Provide logistical support for annual Art Tour fundraiser;

• Other tasks as needed.

 

Bookkeeping

 

• Accounts payable and receivable, invoicing;

• Payroll and government deductions;

• Prepare financial reports and budgets as required;

• Prepare and/or update governmental documents including registries and annual donation tax receipts;

• Prepare quarterly documents for bookkeeper, including petty cash reports;

• Work with external accountant to supply all necessary year end information for preparation of audited financial statements and filing.

 

Minimal Requirements for the Position

 

• Bilingual- French and English (oral and written);

• Computer skills, Microsoft Office and Quickbooks;

• Proactive, very accurate and detailed oriented, highly organized, strong initiative;

• Excellent communication skills.

 

SBC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

 

3 days per week, and occasional Saturdays or evenings.

 

Salary: $20-23/hour, commensurate with experience.

 

Application deadline: We will begin reviewing applications on February 15, until position is filled.

 

Kindly send a CV and a letter of interest, noting where you saw this posting, by email to: emploi@sbcgallery.ca with Office Manager in the subject line.

 

Please note that we are only able to respond to candidates invited to interview.