Education & Youth Program Coordinator
Organization
Historic O'Keefe Ranch
Job Type
Seasonal Full Time
Language Required
English
Location
Vernon, British Columbia
Application Deadline
Until filled
Job Start Date
05/06/2020
Date Posted
16/03/2020
Email
finance@okeeferanch.ca
Website
https://okeeferanch.ca/about-us/volunteers-employment
Salary
TBD
Job Description
Organization Overview
The O’Keefe Ranch, which was originally founded in 1867, is an interactive and dynamic life-sized museum with events and activities aimed at educating the general public and promoting the history and culture of the North Okanagan. The O’Keefe Ranch is currently operated by a non-profit society, the O’Keefe Ranch and Interior Heritage Society and it is the Society’ mission to bring ranching and farming heritage to life, create vibrancy for our communities through interactive activities and events and preserve and demonstrate the rich ranching and farming heritage of the North Okanagan. The O’Keefe Ranch firmly believes that an organization is great not by what it thinks, but by what it does.
Summary of Position:
In collaboration with the Curator, the Education & Youth Program Coordinator plays an important role in the design, delivery and evaluation of the O’Keefe Ranch’s education & youth programs. During May, June and September, the Education & Youth Program Coordinator provides leadership in the marketing, booking and support for the O’Keefe Ranch School Program.
This position is also responsible for designing, organizing, planning and implementing the O’Keefe Ranch Youth Summer Camps to be held during July and August. In addition, the Education & Youth Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the delivery of three Pioneer Camps, which are held in partnership with City of Vernon Parks & Recreation.
Job Responsibilities:
School Program
• Coordinate school field trip bookings in May, June and September;
• Develop marketing materials and promote the program to School Districts in the surrounding communities;
• Promote the O’Keefe Ranch school program by actively participating in outreach initiatives within the community (i.e. community events, farmer’s market, tradeshows etc.)
• Greet teachers and classes as they arrive;
• Assist with the compilation of program resources (i.e. contact lists, pedagogical statistics, etc.);
• Assist with the development of new educational and public programs;
• Act as the team lead and deliver programs to school groups in conjunction with program staff;
• Mentor student helpers, UBCO Field Experience Co-op student(s);
• Compile statistics and report results after the completion of the current filed trip cycle (September);
• Research, develop, market and implement a school program for High School students.
Youth Summer Camps
• Research, develop and implement a summer youth camp program to be offered in July & August;
• Develop marketing materials and promote the youth summer camp program;
• Oversee the completion and evaluation of the Pioneer Camps.
Adult Programs
• In collaboration with the Sales & Fundraising Coordinator, develop a program strategy focused on the delivery of year-round programs to the public and adult learners;
• In collaboration with the Finance & Marketing Manager, create strategic revenue streams by developing new educational and public programs to be offered year-round.
Curatorial & Interpretive Program
• Assist the Heritage Interpreters with guided tours as required;
• Assist in the General Store and Gift Store as required;
• Assist with other tasks as they arise.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent communication skills;
• Innovative, creative, and passionate about sharing stories;
• Ability to research, develop and compile statistical information and write reports;
• Big picture thinking with the ability to align youth and adult educational programming with the mission, vision and long-term goals of the organization;
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects;
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Applications;
• Team player;
• Sound knowledge of workplace culture.
Qualifications, Training and Experience:
• Post-secondary education or training in history, public programming, art history, or education is an asset;
• Experience in the development and/or delivery of education of public programs in arts, culture or educational settings;
• Experience with social media marketing would be an asset;
• A background or experience working in a non-profit environment is a definite asset
Licences, Certificates & Registrations
A valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence in the Province of British Columbia
Additional Information
This is a seasonal position. Position is full-time (35 hrs/week) with flexible hours from approximately May 1 – September 30th. Hours of work during offseason (Approx. October 1 – April 30) are as needed.
The Youth Program Coordinator will receive training from the outgoing Educational Coordinator, Curator and Events Coordinator and will include (1) how the field trip program has been conducted in the past and welcome new innovations (2) the history of O’Keefe Ranch, BC Ranching and how to deliver guided tours, (3) how to access the Ranch’s archive and artifact collections for independent research and inspiration.
To apply for this position, please submit cover letter and resume to finance@okeeferanch.ca.
The position will remain open until filled.
We would like to thank all applicants who apply; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Please, no phone calls.