[Bcma-l] Heritage Fair Coordinator Posting

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

Actually the correct URL is www.histori.ca


Helen Edwards in Victoria, B.C. Canada
President, Heritage Legacy Fund of B.C.   Administrative Director,  
Hallmark Society
helen@highspeedplus.com  URL: http://www.highspeedplus.com/~helen


On Nov 3, 2008, at 2:00 PM, bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca wrote:

> This link is broken: www.historica
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> needs a .ca on the end.
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> On 3-Nov-08, at 1:10 PM, bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca wrote:
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>> 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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