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Job Description:
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Scope of Work
The Manager answers to the Shelburne Historical Society (SHS) Board of Directors and reports directly to its President. The Manager is accountable for effective and efficient day-to-day operations and provides leadership, vision and direction for the successful growth and development of the Shelburne Museum Complex.
Responsibilities
Vision and Leadership (20%)
- Provide overall vision and leadership to staff and volunteers.
- Oversee strategic planning process (every 3 years) and facilitate annual cycle of visioning, planning, reporting and budget preparation.
- Ensure open and timely communication with Board and provide support as required.
- Ensure all public and legal accountabilities are in good standing.
- Coordinate all policies, procedures, guidelines and codes of conduct for the Shelburne Museum Complex and ensure implementation.
- Ensure documents and records are current and properly maintained.
Museum Operations
Human Resources: (20%)
o Hire, orient, train, supervise and mentor employees.
o Develop annual employee work plans, evaluate performance a minimum of annually and provide professional development opportunities as required.
o Promote a respectful, productive, healthy and safe workplace.
Budget & Revenue Generation: (30%)
o Oversee annual budget development, procedures and administration.
o Supervise staff responsible for financial and administrative management and reporting.
o Supervise staff responsible for retail inventory, promotions and sales.
o Research grant opportunities and prepare and / or oversee grant applications.o Work with Board to develop, implement and evaluate fundraising and sponsorship strategies.
o Work with Board to set fees for services and other earned revenue sources.
Interpretation & Collections Management: (5%)
o Oversee the development of interpretive strategies / plans and the implementation and evaluation of programs and exhibits.
o Ensure the collection and exhibits reflect SHS’s mandate and priorities as well as NS Museum’s Interpretive Master Plan.
o Supervise staff responsible for collections and exhibit management
Facilities Management and IT: (15%)
o Oversee the care and maintenance of heritage buildings, grounds and other physical property.
o Plan for the ongoing maintenance and/or development of facilities.
o Oversee the care and maintenance of the website, Facebook page and other social media and ensure maximum effective utilization.
Outreach and Advocacy (10%)
- Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation external outreach strategies and products.
- Represent SHS after consultation with the Board and Communications Committee to public, private and community organizations to promote the interests of SHS and build partnerships and collaboration.
- Responsible for internal communications and employee engagement.
- Act, in consultation with the President and Chair of the Communications Committee, as a museum spokesperson to the media and community.
- Assist in advocating public policy issues relating to culture and heritage.
Qualifications
Education: BA, Certificate/Diploma/MA in related-studies (history, management, museum studies) or a degree that provides the equivalent when combined with experience.
Skills/Experience:
- Ability to create, articulate and reinforce a compelling vision and strategies for meeting the museum’s mission by providing direction within the organization and leadership in the community.
- Demonstrated organizational and administrative abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to write grant applications, develop exhibits, initiate programs, complete projects on time and on budget, train and motivate people, coordinate activities, speak publicly, and deal effectively with community groups and interests.
- Knowledge of and interest in the museum’s theme and collections.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient in computer applications and new media.
- Minimum 3 years experience managing and leading teams.
Please provide a cover letter and résumé marked confidential by midnight on Friday, the 26th of April 2019 to the attention of Board President, Louise Lindsay at shelburne.museum@ns.sympatico.ca or mail to PO Box 39, Shelburne, NS, B0T 1W0.
This position will remain open until filled. This is a full-time position. Remuneration is commensurate with experience (salary range: $40,000 - $50,000).
The Hiring Committee thanks all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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