[Bcma-l] Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives - Job Posting - Museum Manager

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

The Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives Society is looking for a Museum 
Manager to be responsible for the overall operation of our Regional 
Museum located in Gibsons, BC on the southern end of the Sunshine Coast 
near Vancouver. 
 
The Sunshine Coast, with a population of approximately 27,000 residents, 
is located on the mainland of BC and is accessible by BC Ferries.  The 
Town of Gibsons is a smaller community with a vibrant arts and cultural 
scene serviced by public transportation, kindergarten through college 
schools, shopping and restaurants.  Access to recreational 
opportunities, the natural beauty of the mountains and ocean plus the 
close proximity to Vancouver makes this a desirable area to live. The 
Museum is currently located in a two storey building with a total floor 
space of approximately 5,000 square feet near Gibsons Harbour in Gibsons 
Landing and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30-4:30 year round.
 
The Society is seeking a Museum Manager who has the ability to work 
independently but within the framework established by the Museum 
mandate, Museum policies and with the Board of Directors. 
The Manager will work full time 32.5 hours a week and will be 
responsible for:
 

    * Co-ordinating the day to day operational, business and financial
      activities of the Museum including the training and supervising of
      staff (currently 2 part time employees), students and volunteers
    * Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures
    * Managing the Museum collection of artifacts and archives following
      generally accepted museum practices and standards including
      collecting, conserving, preserving and presenting
    * Developing and implementing creative historically accurate
      displays, exhibits, educational material and tours
    * Promoting the Museum and expanding the membership and volunteer
      base through public presentations and community events
    * Encouraging and co-ordinating volunteer participation
    * Fundraising and Grant Writing for Special Projects 

The successful candidate will have:
·         Post-secondary education or an acceptable combination of 
education, training and experience and have at least 3 years of 
practical experience in a management/supervisory position.  Museum 
experience and work with non-profit organizations and volunteer Boards 
is desirable
·         Strong management, supervisory and leadership skills including 
the ability to relate well with the Board, public, media, membership, 
staff and volunteers
·         Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and complete projects 
in a timely manner
·         Excellent computer skills with strong research and writing 
ability
·         An interest in History and Museums and a willingness to learn 
about local history
 
Salary: To be negotiated based on experience
 
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume 
accompanied with 3 work related references by no later than April 11, 
2007 to:
 
Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives Society
P.O. Box 766
Gibsons, B.C.            V0N 1V0
Attention:            Barrie Stewart, President
 
Or via E-Mail:            hume@dccnet.com <mailto:hume@dccnet.com>
 
If you require further information before submitting your resume, please 
contact Barrie Stewart at 604-886-2181 or Elaine Jackson at 604-886-4788.
 
Only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Thank-you in advance for your application.