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Job Description:
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The Sharon Temple was constructed by the Children of Peace, an Upper Canada Quaker sect from 1825 - 1831. The Temple is an architectural symbol of their vision of a society based on the values of peace, equality and social justice. It opened as a museum in 1918 and was designated a National Historic Site in 1990 because of its historic and architectural significance. Acquisition and preservation of the Temple, by the York Pioneers in 1917, was one of Canada’s first examples of historic preservation.
Under the leadership of David Willson, the Children of Peace established a co-operative economy, founding Ontario’s first credit union and a land-sharing system that helped make Hope (now Sharon) one of the most prosperous farming communities of the time. They established the first co-operative – the Farmers Storehouse marketing produce and lending money to local farmers. Caring and charitable, they also built the province’s first homeless shelter.
Their commitment to inclusion and social justice led the Children of Peace to champion the political reform movement of the 1830s. Through their support of William Lyon Mackenzie and opposition to the Family Compact; and by ensuring the elections of both "Fathers of Responsible Government", Robert Baldwin and Louis LaFontaine, they played a critical role in the development of democracy in Canada.
The Sharon Temple is now operated as a Museum by the Sharon Temple Museum Society.
Position Description:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Events & Programming Manager is responsible for development, implementation and delivery of all Events and Public Programs both on and off the site. Operate and deliver all fundraising campaigns and donor programs including President’s Appeal and Planned Giving.
Primary functions associated with this position include the following:
Special Events:
- Plan and implement the six core events held on the site each year.
- Develop special events that appeal to various demographics
- Implement events, including acquiring the necessary materials and volunteers
Education Programs:
- Develop programs that meet curriculum requirements for all grade levels
- Communicate with schools and educators to promote programs
- Implement programs as booked, including acquiring the necessary materials, staff and volunteers
Public Programs:
- Develop, plan and implement interpretive youth and family programs and children’s camps
- Develop programs that meet Girl Guide and Boy Scouts badge requirements; communicate with leaders to promote the programs
- Develop programs that meet the needs of Seniors in the area, including working with representatives of Senior living residences to promote programs
- Implement programs as booked, including acquiring the necessary materials and volunteers
Outreach Programs:
- Develop outreach programs that appeal to various demographics
- Communicate programs with community partners including the EGPL
- Implement programs, including acquiring the necessary materials and volunteers
Additional Responsibilities:
- Operate and deliver the Planned Giving, President’s Appeal and other donor and membership programs, providing an annual report to the Board of Directors in March of each year.
- Recruit, train and retain a stable group of volunteers.
- Coordinate and conduct all onsite group tours.
- Complete and report on funding applications as required.
- Developing and maintaining effective communications with clients and museum visitors, including monitoring of telephone and electronic messages.
Core Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, superior attention to detail
- Creative event planning skills
- Excellent computer and social media skills
- Self-starter who is self-motivated and achievement oriented
- Ability to organize, present and communicate messages effectively through design
- Excellent time management skills. Ability to multi-task with superior organization skills
- Knowledge of fundraising for cultural projects
- Knowledge working with museum databases and IT issues
- Team player who is comfortable working in a group setting
- Previous experience writing funding applications considered an asset
Qualifications:
- Post-Secondary Education in a related field such as Education, Museum Studies, Special Event Management or Fund Raising
- Position requires various shifts including Weekends and Evenings
- Must possess or be willing to train for Standard First Aid and CPR
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required to attend off site meetings and events
- A Vulnerable Sectors Screening is required
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. considered an asset
Please submit Resume and Cover Letter as follows:
lori.woodyatt@sharontemple.ca
Subject Line: Event & Programming Manager
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