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Job Description:
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Qualifications
3 years of experience working in the field of curatorial, cultural resource management, museums, archives, heritage collections management or conservation.
Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with specialization in museum studies, archival studies, history, archaeology, conservation science, or other specialty relevant to the position. OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Experience in developing relationships with a variety of internal or external stakeholders (such as government, community organizations, non-profit organizations, etc.);
Experience or knowledge of non-profit work;
Experience in assisting with or creating exhibits;
Experience in planning, developing, and delivering museum and archive programs to a wide range of audiences;
Experience in grant writing and fundraising;
Experience and knowledge in collections management: curatorial, archival, or conservation;
Experience in training and supervising staff and/or volunteers;
Ability to monitor a budget;
Ability to communicate effectively - listening to others and communicating articulately to inform, influence and involve;
Personally connects with others; highly developed inter-personal skills;
Effective planning and organizational skills;
Flexibility
Core activities
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Agassiz-Harrison Museum & Archives and Visitor Information Centre, including opening and closing, cash handling, safety and security, visitor services, research services, tourist information services, volunteer management, special events and public programming.
Acquiring, selecting, evaluating and installing objects and archival records for exhibits and undertaking research on collections, ensuring that material culture history and story are well presented and documented.
Recruiting volunteers and hiring staff. Developing training materials and delivering training to staff and volunteers on topics of collections management, archival practices and site operations.
Oversees budgets, liaises with bookkeeper and reviews spreadsheets.
Seeking out funding opportunities and writing grants and reports.
Marketing and promoting the Museum and Visitor Information Centre.
Liaising with the Board of Directors of the Agassiz-Harrison Historical Society.
Liaising with local, provincial and federal government agencies.
Supervision of staff, students and volunteers.
Other duties as required.
Preferred skills
Computer skills including operation of software programs such as Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Word Press, and Past Perfect Museum software
Writing skills
Organization, administrative, and records management skills
Photography, scanning, and photograph editing skills
Artifact handling and preventative conservation skills
Social media skills (FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram)
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Conditions
Salary based remuneration
some weekend work
Non-smoking environment
Must have current CRC (Criminal Records Check)
Must have own transportation
Start date: May 15, 2018
Application Deadline: April 30, 2018
Please submit current Resume/CV with Cover Letter via email to: agassizharrisonmuseum@shawbiz.ca Attention: Human Resources
or mail to:
Human Resources
Agassiz-Harrison Historical Society
P.O. Box 313, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0
604-796-3545
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