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Job Description:
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TRAVELLING EXHIBITION COORDINATOR 28 hours/week One year limited term contract
Position Summary: The Exhibition Coordinator is responsible for the planning and coordination of travelling exhibitions as well as all activities and programs associated with the exhibitions.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Manage a portfolio of 3–4 traveling exhibitions per year. - Conduct research and source new travelling exhibitions for the Joseph Brant Museum. - Create and maintain a comprehensive exhibition schedule. - Responsible for all logistics with regards to traveling exhibitions including; contracts, shipping, insurance, condition reporting and security. - Monitors exhibition contracts with lending institutions to ensure obligations are met in an appropriate and timely manner. - Provide on-site support for the installation and dismantling of exhibitions. - Conduct and compile research for exhibitions and publications as necessary. - Develop qualitative evaluations for each exhibition. - Assist with the production of publicity material related to the exhibition. - Assist with the coordination of gala events and openings relating to the Museum’s exhibitions. - Coordinate and source items for the gift shop that relate to the exhibitions. - Coordinate and facilitate public programming relating to the themes of the exhibitions that will engage the public and bring in new audiences.
Qualifications: - Degree and/or diploma in a relevant discipline. - Knowledge of museum and exhibition methods and practice. - Excellent organizational and administrative skills. - High overall level of computer literacy. - Strong attention to detail, high level of accuracy and strong problem solving skills. - Ability to work independently while establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Application Deadline: April 19, 2019 by 4:00pm.
Interested candidates may submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Ireland House Museum, 2168 Guelph Line, Burlington ON, L7S 1C5
museumjobs@burlington.ca *Please note "Travelling Exhibition Coordinator" in the subject line.
The Museums of Burlington thanks all those who apply, but only those applicants selected fro an interview will be contacted.
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