Program Lead (Maternity Leave Cover)
Organization
Alberta Museums Association
Job Type
Full Time, Temporary
Language Required
English
Location
Edmonton, AB
Application Deadline
25-10-2019
Job Start Date
15-11-2019
Date Posted
7-10-2019
Email
hr@museums.ab.ca
Website
www.museums.ab.ca
Salary
$50,000-55,000
Job Description
Do you have a passion for helping museums reach their full potential? Do you have a thorough understanding of the functions of museum practice? Do you thrive in organizations that are team-based and highly collaborative?
We are excited to offer a full-time, one-year term Program Lead position for an organized, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented person interested in the museum sector. This position is a maternity leave replacement.
Reporting to the Executive Director / CEO, the basic duties of this Program Lead position include:
o Leading the Recognized Museum Program and Museum Visitor Experience Program
o Facilitating organization-wide community engagement activities and relationships
o Leading the Emergency Response Team
o Participating in other AMA activities and projects where applicable
Qualifications / Competencies:
o University degree and / or a certificate / diploma in a related field.
o Extensive knowledge and understanding of current museum theory and best practice standards.
o Strong working understanding of the operating environments of Alberta museums, including the issues and challenges they face (e.g., governance, collections management, capacity, etc.)
o Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking / presentations.
o Facilitation and community relations skills.
o Highly organized, with strong project management and administrative skills.
o Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, and time-management skills.
o A passion for community service and a commitment to the AMA’s values.
o Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment.
o Flexible and adaptable with a sense of humour.
o Driver’s License and acceptable Driver’s Abstract.
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Hours and Compensation Package: 37.5 hours per week. Compensation package includes access to benefits program, pension program, and professional development funds. This is a full-time, temporary role to cover maternity leave for approximately 12 months.
Closing Date: The competition will remain open until the position is filled; however, resumés will be reviewed starting immediately.
Please submit a cover letter and resumé by email to:
Meaghan Patterson, Executive Director / CEO, hr@museums.ab.ca
The AMA is the provincial association of museums and museum professionals. We are regarded as a leader in the Canadian museum field for our innovative programming, publications, and services. The AMA leads, facilitates, and supports the province’s museums through professional consultation, career development opportunities, award-winning publications, and grants
funding. We work on behalf of a vital and engaged museum community in Alberta and collaborate with partners across Canada.
For more information on the AMA, visit our website at museums.ab.ca. Further information about the position can be requested by email only.
The AMA is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace that is free from harassment, sexual misconduct, and discrimination. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.