[Bcma-l] Heritage Fair Coordinator Posting

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On 3-Nov-08, at 1:10 PM, bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca wrote:

> Job Posting:  North Vancouver Museum & Archives Commission
>
> HERITAGE FAIR COORDINATOR 2009
>
> The North Vancouver Museum & Archives seeks a creative, energetic  
> and organized individual to work with a community-based volunteer  
> Heritage Fair Committee and with the Museum’s Education staff, to  
> fundraise for and coordinate a celebratory public Heritage Fair  
> program.  A community sponsorship program will be administered and  
> educational and entertaining events for the entire community will  
> be presented while showcasing students’ projects at the 2009 Sea  
> to Sky Regional Heritage Fair.
>
> This program will highlight history projects produced by students  
> in Grades 4 to 9, from North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Howe  
> Sound districts.  As part of their classroom studies, students will  
> create and present projects that demonstrate original research.  In  
> addition, community groups and history specialists will conduct  
> workshops and demonstrations for the students and the general public.
>
> The Sea to Sky Regional Heritage Fair is part of a national program  
> sponsored by the Historica Foundation which is dedicated to  
> increasing understanding of Canada’s history.  Annually over  
> 300,000 students, from across the community participate. See  
> www.historica for more information.
>
> Duties include assisting with:
>        Promoting the Fair program to teachers and principals  
> throughout the Sea to Sky Region.
>        Creating a day of entertaining and educational activities  
> for students.
>        Promoting the Sea to Sky Regional Heritage Fair day to the  
> general public.
>        Liaising with entertainers, sponsors and the media.
>        Coordinating a Regional Heritage Fair sponsorship program.
>        Administering the student awards program.
>        Organizing Heritage Fair committee meetings and volunteer  
> support.
>        Writing regular press releases, flyers, and advertisements.
>        Researching and submitting program reports to funding  
> agencies.
>
> Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
>        demonstrated ability to encourage community involvement  
> through the delivery of public events
>        demonstrated ability to encourage community involvement  
> through donations, services and funding
>        demonstrated ability to write accurately and creatively
>        demonstrated ability to work with volunteers
>        an interest in history and children’s’ educational  
> programs
>        basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word,  
> Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer
>        strong organizational and interpersonal skills
>        demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer  
> service
>        current and valid B.C. Driver’s License
>
> Work Period:    Week of January 12th for 20 weeks, to end May 29th,  
> 2009
> Work Week:      21 hours per week (three weekdays)
> Salary:                 $20.41 per hour (PG 15-1)
>         plus 10% in lieu of statutory holidays and vacation pay
> Benefits:               A limited range of pro-rated benefits are  
> available after qualifying periods
> Application Deadline:   November 28st, 2008
>
> Please apply to Jan Manaton, Administrative Services Manager,  
> Community History Centre, 3203 Institute Road, North Vancouver,  
> B.C.  V7K 3E5; Fax 604.987.5688; email:  nvmac@dnv.org.
>
> The North Vancouver Museum and Archives Commission is an equal  
> opportunity employer.  We thank all applicants for their interest;  
> however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
>
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