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Subject: 	Job Posting - Yale Historic Site
Date: 	Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:46:00 -0800
From: 	Yale and District Historical Society <ydhs@uniserve.com>



Please post this job listing on the BCMA list serve,

 

Thanks,

Darla

Yale Historic Site

 

*Job Posting for Assistant Site Manager at the Yale Historic Site*

 

Institution/Organization:          Yale and District Historical Society

Location:                                 Yale, BC

Closing date:                           Feb. 28, 2008

Salary range:                          $14.00/hour

E-mail:                                     ydhs@uniserve.com

 

The Yale Historic Site, a Heritage Site maintained and operated by the 
Yale and District Historical Society, has a position available for an 
Assistant Site Manager from April 1 to Nov. 1, 2008.

 

Reporting to the Site Manager/curator, the successful candidate will 
facilitate all aspects of the development and delivery of public program 
activities at the Site including exhibit work, festival events, school 
and event programming, as well as day to day operations.

 

This position requires excellent communication and organizational 
skills, experience working with the public and the ability to work 
effectively both independently and in a team environment. A passion for 
history, an understanding of tourism, museums, event planning and 
marketing experience is an asset. This part time position runs from 
April 1 to Nov. 1 2008. During the high season (May 1 to Oct. 1) the 
position is for 30 hours/week. The months of April 1- May 1 and Oct. 
1-Nov. 1, 2008 is for 22.5 hours/week.

 

Specific Duties Include:

-        Development of school and adult programs

-        Targeted and general marketing initiatives of the Site

-        Gift Shop management and development

-        Event planning and coordination

-        Day to day operations of the site including overseeing student 
staff, opening and closing, greeting customers, historical 
interpretation and daily reconciliation

-        Exhibit creation, development and improvement in consultation 
with the Curator as required.

 

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

-          an interest and understanding of the areas history

-          marketing experience

-          Computer and web development experience is an asset

-          Knowledge of computer programs, including data base programs

-          Communication and organizational skills

-          Education or work experience equivalent in history and/or 
business

 

Please email or mail resumes and cover letters by Feb. 28, 2008 to:

 

Yale and District Historical Society

c/o Darla Dickinson

Box 74

Yale, BC

V0K 2S0

 

Email: ydhs@uniserve.com <mailto:ydhs@uniserve.com>