Co-Director Hiring Announcement
Whippersnapper Gallery is excited to announce we are hiring a Director of Programming and an Executive Director. We are seeking emerging arts professionals who are prepared to lead the organization through a time of growth and transition.
The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the organizational direction and administration including budgeting, bookkeeping, communication, fundraising, and facility maintenance. The Director of Programming is responsible for developing and overseeing the gallery's artistic programming, exhibitions, events, and artist support programs.
Both candidates should have a strong understanding of contemporary art and the particular concerns of emerging artists. While these positions have many responsibilities and require demonstration of skills in some areas, we are committed to keeping them entry-level positions for people at an early stage in their career. There is opportunity for training and job shadowing on aspects of the positions in which candidates may not have extensive experience.
We welcome applications from individuals as well as collaborative pairs who wish to work together.
Co-Executive Director
Whippersnapper Gallery is a non-profit artist-run centre in Toronto, committed to the underdog artist and the racialized, queer, disabled and working-class communities that we are a part of.
Whippersnapper is seeking a Co-Executive Director to lead a dynamic organization that challenges the usual relationships artists have to galleries, as well as the relationships galleries usually have to their neighborhoods.
The Co-Executive Director will work collaboratively and on an equal decision-making basis with the Co- Director of Programming and will report to the Board of Directors. Responsibilities for this role include:
Oversight and direction of all organization components including key organization relationships, property, finances, goodwill, images, health and safety
Responsibility for overall annual budget and finances
Working with the board to ensure that the organization complies with all legislation, government directives and standards
Leading grant writing direction and reporting on all organization grant programs
General administration
Public relations
Experience and Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership and arts administration experience
Experience creating and maintaining budgets and finances
Experience in grant writing and reporting
Experienced in building relationships with youth, racialized, working class, and other underrepresented communities
Demonstrated success in grant writing
Foster a positive culture and work environment that works collaboratively with staff and board
Communication and public relations skills
Job Status: Part-time, permanent
Hours per week: 12-15 hours per week standard
Salary range: $33.00 per hour
Working Conditions: This is a hybrid role requiring onsite and remote participation
Location: This position is based in the City of Toronto
To apply for this role please send your resume and cover letter to hiring@whippersnapper.ca by August 22, 2025. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at hiring@whippersnapper.ca to provide your contact information.
Whippersnapper Gallery supports that we all have different paths and that passion is a great driver in community work. Please consider applying, even if you aren’t able to check every box above. Equivalentexperience will be considered. We value diversity, are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all and especially encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.
Co-Director of Programming
Whippersnapper Gallery is a non-profit artist-run centre in Toronto, committed to the underdog artist and the racialized, queer, disabled and working-class communities that we are a part of. Whippersnapper is seeking a Co-Director of Programming to create innovative programming that catalyzes social transformation.
The Co-Director of Programming will work collaboratively and on an equal decision-making basis with the Co-Executive Director and will report to the Board of Directors. Responsibilities for this role include:
Artistic vision and overall curation, contracting, planning, implementation of Whippersnapper Gallery exhibitions, programming, and special projects
Development and nurturing community partnerships to ensure programs are innovative, high quality, and responsive
Leading grant writing/documenting/evaluating/reporting on all programming grant programs to gain revenue, expand/enrich programming
Oversight over and support for exhibitions and ongoing planning of exhibitions, outreach and programming
Creation or oversight of promotional material i.e., write-ups, posters, postcards, digital materials, social media dissemination
Coordinating volunteers
Communications planning and oversight
Experience and Qualifications
Demonstrated skills in artistic leadership, artistic development, programming, and community engagement
Curatorial and exhibit experience
Experienced in building relationships with emerging and experienced artists from youth, racialized, working class, and other underrepresented communities
Demonstrated success in grant writing
Identify and build on potentially beneficial community trends, initiatives, collaborations and partnerships; assess and act on opportunities when appropriate
Foster a positive culture and work environment that works collaboratively with staff and board
Communication skills including social media, print, digital and other platforms
Job Status: Part-time, permanent
Hours per week: 15-20 hours per week
Salary range: $33.00 per hour
Working Conditions: This is a hybrid role requiring onsite and remote participation; some installation, lifting and moving required
Location: This position is based in the City of Toronto
To apply for this role please send your resume and cover letter to hiring@whippersnapper.ca by August 22, 2025. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at hiring@whippersnapper.ca to provide your contact information.
Whippersnapper Gallery supports that we all have different paths and that passion is a great driver in community work. Please consider applying, even if you aren’t able to check every box above. Equivalent
experience will be considered. We value diversity, are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all and especially encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.