Our Team

We Are Hiring

Interim Executive Director: Mat Leave Coverage

We are hiring an Interim Executive Director for mat leave coverage for one year. The Interim ED will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission and vision of Comox Valley Arts. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leadership and Governance: Providing strategic direction in partnership with the Board of Directors, overseeing programmatic and artistic direction, and representing Comox Valley Arts at regional events.
  • Administration: Managing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with government regulations, and overseeing financial management, including grant applications and reporting.
  • Program Management: Overseeing all aspects of Comox Valley Arts’ programs, ensuring effectiveness, relevance, and impact, and fostering partnerships with community organizations.
  • Program Strategy: Providing strategic leadership and vision for program development, conducting program reviews, and collecting data to measure success and inform decision-making.

How to Apply:
To apply for the Interim Executive Director position, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience to ed@comoxvalleyarts.com.  Please include “Interim Executive Director Application” in the subject line.

Deadline for Applications: July 5th, 2024
Comox Valley Arts is dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups.

Community Engagement Manager

Comox Valley Arts is excited to announce a new opportunity to join our team as a Community Engagement Manager. As a leading cultural organization in the Comox Valley, we are dedicated to fostering creativity, promoting cultural expression, and enriching our vibrant arts community. Key responsibilities include:

Program Management: Collaborating with the Executive Director to oversee CVA programs, ensuring effectiveness, relevance, and impact and partnering with community organizations, nonprofits, and individuals to deliver co-programming and community engagement initiatives.

Program Strategy: Providing overall strategic and artistic leadership in partnership with the Executive Director.

Membership and Community Engagement: Providing direct and indirect support to artists and cultural workers in the community.

Communications: Engaging in organizational communications on social media platforms, managing parts of the website, and producing graphic material for print and digital media.

How to Apply: To apply for the Community Engagement Manager position, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience to ed@comoxvalleyarts.com. Please include “Community Engagement Manager Application” in the subject line.

Deadline for Applications: July 15th, 2024

Our Team

Scott Bertram

A-SCHOOL LEAD FACILITATOR

Jennifer Casey

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Charlie Karumi

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Board of Directors

Megan Trumble

PRESIDENT

Liza W. Hughes

VICE PRESIDENT

Sean Kerrigan

BOARD MEMBER

Dru Chapple

SECRETARY

Arzeena Hamir

BOARD MEMBER

Christina Jones

BOARD MEMBER

Helen Utsal

BOARD MEMBER