[Bcma-l] Corrected posting for BC Golf Museum

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

The BC Golf House Society is actively seeking a Manager/Curator to act on
behalf of the Society.  The Manager / Curator has the overall responsibility
for planning, co-ordinating, promoting and management of the operation,
collections and capital assets of the BC Golf Museum located in Vancouver,
BC
 
This is a full time continuing  position reporting to the Board of Directors
of the BC Golf House Society.
 
Responsibilities
 
Determine means and engage in the execution of collections management
including: accessioning, cataloguing artifacts, library and archives
acquisitions.
 
Conduct regular value assessment of the collection for insurance purposes.
 
Ensure preservation of the collections.
 
Assess future needs for the growth of the collection
 
Monitor exhibit areas and respond  with appropriate action to requirements
such as cleaning and security issues
 
Research, maintain, grow and promote information systems to ensure that
members of the public and Media receive prompt, accurate answers to all
queries.
 
Oversee, and create finding aids, indicies and other materials to aid and
assist in research.
 
Plan, research, develop  and implement exhibits both inhouse, and traveling
as required
 
Develop and adminster budgets, business plans, policies and procedures in
co-operation  with associated committees
 
Plans for and writes for appropriate grants annually
 
 
 
Adminster, promote and organize annual Fund raising tournament in
cooperation with Committee
 
Adminster, promote and organize bi-annual Induction Dinner and ceremony
 
Oversee rentals and special event activities in museum, do set, tear down
and security and arrange for cleanup.
 
Develop policies and activities for volunteers and oversee their supervision
 
Selects trains, coordinate and supervises, and evaluates curatorial
volunteers
 
Assist in the preservation of club history provincially
 
Work and liase with like minded organization both regionally and nationally
 
 
Qualifications-
 
The successful candidate will have a degree in History , Fine Arts, Business
Administration or a related field, or an equivalent blend of education and
experience
 
Applicants should be familiar with current standards and practices relating
to museums and libraries
 
Adminstration experience
Strong organizational skills
Competency with McIntosh
Excellent written and oral communication skills
The ability to multitask and manage several projects concurrently
Experience in curatorial research and exhibit development
Fundraising and grant writing skills
Experience developing and marketing a cultural institution
 
Compensation for this position is commensurate with the chosen candidates
proven experience and qualifications

Please send email resumes to

mashie@uniserve.com by June 15th.

We thank all respondents for applying but only persons selected for the
interview process will be contacted.