Grounded in photography, The Polygon Gallery creates space to challenge how we see the world. It is committed to a culture that is curious, bold, and generous. Operating for over forty-five years, the organization has produced over 300 exhibitions and numerous publications, earning a reputation as an adventurous public art institution.

Located in the heart of The Shipyards on Vancouver’s North Shore, The Polygon Gallery operates a robust Venue Rentals program offering a stunning event venue for corporate gatherings, weddings, galas, and onsite filming, while providing essential revenue to the Gallery’s annual operations.

The organization now seeks a Venue Rentals Manager to join its team. Reporting to the Director of Sales & Corporate Partnerships, The Polygon Gallery’s Venue Rentals Manager is responsible for marketing and operating The Polygon’s Venue Rentals Program, and the revenue associated with it.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Market and sell the Gallery as a venue for third party events and filming.
• Plan and deliver all aspects of event rentals on behalf of the Gallery, working closely with all vendors involved.
• Manage the program’s annual budget and quarterly projections, with the support of Director of Sales.
• Work closely with the Operations team and the Curatorial Department when accepting and planning events to ensure seamless execution.
• Represent the Gallery’s venue rentals program with industry and community colleagues, at offsite and hosted events.
• Manage the Event Specialist (1 x permanent part-time staff person) and a team of Event Liaisons (6-8 casual part-time staff who execute events).
• Plan and execute an annual Industry Open House, each spring.
• Maintain current marketing materials, contracts, email templates and sales kits.
• Provide professional service in a timely manner to all inquiries.
• Maintain an updated contact list of industry vendors, planners, and marketing leads.
• Assist with the development of policies as they pertain to the event rentals program.
• Maintain a preferred vendor program with annual contract review.

Priority will be given to applicants with event management experience. However, if you don’t meet all the above qualifications, but believe you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. Please use your cover letter to tell us what makes you a strong candidate.

We encourage applications from candidates with a broad range of backgrounds, including age, race, ethnicity, indigeneity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, class, and ability.

Job Particulars

The Polygon provides sufficient accommodations in work arrangements to ensure that employees are able to accomplish their work while maintaining healthy lives with personal obligations and passions outside of their careers.

This is a regular, full-time position with a flexible schedule of 40 hours/week, excluding statutory holidays.

Annual salary range is $75,000 – $85,000, and this position includes benefits.

Application Process

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter in a single document to Faye Bednarczyk at hiring@thepolygon.ca Only those invited for an interview will be contacted and the posting will remain live until the position is filled.

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