EMPLOYMENT

Job Description: 

MANAGER - Museum/Archives & Visitor Information Centre

Under the supervision of the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society the Manager will manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of our local community museum/archives and information centre. The focus is on the conservation, preservation and public education of our valuable heritage assets and the operation of the Visitor Information Centre.

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CORE ACTIVITIES:

• Responsible for, and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Museum, Archives & Visitors Centre, including opening and closing, cash handling, safety and security, visitor services, research services, tourist information services, management of volunteers, special events, public programming, and Board of Directors support.

• Personnel Responsibilities: responsible for problem solving; scheduling and supervising staff. This includes recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of students, interns, part-time workers, and others – also instructs & supervises volunteers, and manages contractors. Also includes training of workers, students and volunteers.

• Responsible for developing and coordinating projects and core work (e.g. website; archival digitization; ongoing accessioning, cataloguing and storage of artifacts.  Preservation and conservation of a Historic Building. Outreach activities, such as PowerPoint presentation; online exhibits; museum tours, in-house exhibits; educational program modules, seasonal & special activities, all collections-based work.)

• Deep understanding of social media apps. Navigates: FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram and other various social media platforms. Also familiar with use of Skype, Zoom meetings.

• Research and write grants and source funding opportunities.

• Responsible for and oversees administrative duties. e.g. good understanding of financial reports; budgets; A/P and A/R; filing; answering phone/reception - works closely with Treasurer/Bookkeeper.

• Responsible for delivering of outreach activities e.g. Heritage Speakers Series; Heritage presentations; educational/school programming; Community engagement activities and special events.

• Responsible for report writing, developing benchmarks and objectives.

• Maintaining the searchable online database; research and create new exhibits for the museum – working with the curatorial committee.

• Assist with future development opportunities for the Society.

• Attending heritage sector workshops and courses as determined by the Board of Directors.

• Represent the Historical Society and the District of Kent for heritage and tourism matters.

• Provides a conduit between, Board of Directors, staff, students, community groups and governmental agencies.

• Oversees and assists with fundraising committee, and fundraising activities.

• Responsible for liaising with Board of Directors. and attends & supports Board’s monthly meetings - including typing, filing, taking, and managing Board Minutes when needed.

• Responsible for marketing, advertising, and promoting the Museum and Visitor Centre.

• Responsible for creating and delivering all reports as needed.

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SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in museum/heritage, cultural or related fields; tourism/recreation fields; nonprofit/governmental fields.

• Degree in museology, archival studies or cultural resources management or tourism/governmental studies or equivalent educational level OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

• Outgoing & energetic with highly developed interpersonal skills

• Highly developed management and administration skills

• Knowledge of Non-Profit work

• Experience in training & supervising staff

• Excellent communication skills and supervisory skills

• Tourism and Visitor Related experience

• Effective and mature work ethic and flexible nature

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Ability to take direction and strong listening skills

• Effective planning & organizational skills and task oriented

• Proven experience working with groups and volunteers - (community oriented)

• Demonstrable project coordination experience

• Creativity and innovative thinking

• Ability to be a self-starter and highly motivated - ability to work independently

• Proven ability to multi-task

• Broad basic computer skills and technology literacy: MS Word; Excel; Access; PowerPoint; Photoshop, Outlook, Adobe, Publisher, PastPerfect Database (or similar archival software). Familiarization with HTML programming (updating Website). Working knowledge with scanners, printers, digital imaging camera, computers, monitors and applicable equipment.

• Understanding of computerized accounting & records management – (Sage bookkeeping program)

• Writing skills

 

SKILLS PREFERRED:

• Background in business management, administration experience, broad administrative skill-set

• Heritage/history/cultural project coordination an asset

• Interest in research and archival processes

• Community involvement activities

 

CONDITIONS:

• Hourly position based on 35 hours per week - some weekend work

• $28.00 per hour to start for first six months - with prospects of future increase

• Non-smoking environment

• Must have a current CRC (Criminal Records Check)

• Must have own transportation

• Start date: immediately

• Ability to lift 25 lbs

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 26, 2024

 

CONTACT:

 

Please submit current Resume with Cover Letter via email to:

ATTENTION: Human Resources

 

Agassiz Harrison Historical Society

agassizharrisonmuseum@shawbiz.ca

 

OR Mail to:

 

Box 313

Agassiz, BC

V0M 1A0

 

Phone: 604-796-3545

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