[BCMA] PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT, JAPANESE CANADIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

The Japanese Canadian National Museum (JCNM) requires an Education 
Coordinator to plan and offer educational programs for youth/. /The JCNM 
is part of National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre, a multi-use 
facility in Burnaby, BC. The Centre's mandate is to promote a better 
understanding and appreciation by all Canadians of Japanese Canadian 
culture and heritage; and awareness by all Canadians of the contribution 
of Japanese Canadians to Canadian society, through public programs, 
exhibits, services, publications, public use of the facilities and 
special events.
 
*Position Summary:*
Reporting to the Director-Curator, the *Education Coordinator* oversees 
all aspects of the Learning Centre, education and school programs at the 
JCNM, including some fundraising, promotional and general administrative 
work. This is a temporary part-time contract averaging 20 hours/week for 
12 months (January - December), with the potential to be renewed.
 
Responsibilities:
·     School Tours: conduct school tours, communicate with teachers for 
bookings, coordinate
              volunteer presentations.
·     Fundraising: work with the Director-Curator to investigate and 
prepare applications for
              grants, sponsorship and donation opportunities for 
Education programs.
·     Production: manage educational exhibit and resources.
·     Staff: supervise researchers, instructors, workshop leaders, 
volunteers.
·     Programs: oversee production of resource kits, family history 
display, and other programs.
·     Promotion: oversee publicity and promotion of education programs. **
·     Administration: provide advice on budgets, programs and procedures 
related to the **
              Education programs. **
 
Qualifications:
·     Minimum Bachelors degree related to education, museum studies, 
history or related experience
·     Strong verbal and written communication skills.
·     Ability to work well without supervision.
·     Experience with supervising staff and volunteers.
·     Ability to work within budgets.
·     Ability to work with tight deadlines.
·     Strong familiarity with basic computer programs (excel, word) and 
high comfort level with email and the web.
·     Knowledge of Canadian and local history.
 
Assets:
·     Experience with, or understanding of, local school systems.
·     Advanced knowledge of computers and/or the web.
·     Knowledge of Japanese Canadian history.
·     Knowledge of artifact care and handling practices.
·     Ability to speak and read Japanese.
   
*Application deadline: DECEMBER 7, 2009*
 
Resumes will be accepted by email to HR at nikkeiplace.org 
<mailto:HR at nikkeiplace.org>.
We thank everyone for their interest, but only those being interviewed 
will be contacted.

 

-- 
Beth Carter
Director-Curator
Japanese Canadian National Museum
6688 Southoaks Crescent
Burnaby, BC  V5E 4M7
604.777.7000 ext.112
www.jcnm.ca

** upcoming events **
 
Celebrate Christmas with a Japanese flair at the Nikkei Place Craft & Bake Fair - Saturday November 21, 2009 10am-3pm
Shiwasu Handmade Gifts Sale - December 5 - 19, 2009


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