The Riverdale Hub is a social enterprise in Toronto’s East End that houses the Social Gardener Café, Riverdale Hub Gallery, co-working and event spaces, a rooftop garden, and training programs for marginalized women. Riverdale Hub Gallery is dedicated to employing the transformative power of art to engage Toronto’s east-end community, connect with communities across the city, and provide a platform for local, national, and global conversations.
Position Summary:
The Riverdale Hub is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated person to join our team as the Community Arts Business Developer. In this position, you will be responsible for increasing revenue generation within a not-for-profit model.
The Community Arts Business Developer reports to the Executive Director and works closely with the Curators of Exhibitions and Programs.
Note: This is not a virtual position. The successful candidate will be required to work on site.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Research market trends, assess current business initiatives, and recommend viable new growth strategies in the arts;
Revitalize marketing strategies to increase event rental and art sales (e-commerce and brick and mortar), including evaluating and developing digital marketing and social media strategies;
Develop pricing packages for gallery and event rentals;
Create sales reports;
Develop a business plan (including cash flow and work plan) for arts-based commerce initiatives that are aligned with Riverdale Hub’s values;
Other related responsibilities as they arise.
Duration: 2 days a week; 8/hours a day over a period of 8-10 weeks
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Closing date: 06/15/2022