[BCMA] Job posting at Delta Museum and Archives

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

  RECEPTIONIST

The Delta Museum and Archives is seeking a permanent part-time Receptionist
to join our team.  This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wishing to
work within a team environment of a community museum and archives' cultural
setting.

Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director through the Administrative Assistant,
the Receptionist will be responsible for:
*	visitor reception and answering public inquiries about DMAS hours of
operation, location, exhibition, program information, and related matters, 
*	the general day to day operation of the DMAS, including overseeing
the maintenance of all office equipment and ordering of necessary supplies 
*	provide administrative support to the Executive Director,
Administrative Assistant and Program Coordinator, including typing of
correspondence, filing, faxing and photocopying, coordination of all
mailouts
*	booking/registrations of school and public programs, special events
and facility, including registering participants, collecting appropriate
fees and providing confirmation and/or receipts for payment of fees
*	maintaining the safety and security of DMAS buildings, contents and
visitors, including communicating maintenance, security and janitorial
issues and liaising with the appropriate external contacts regarding same 
*	the operations of the gift shop, including acquiring and maintaining
inventory

A detailed job description can be found on our website at
www.deltamuseum.ca. 

Qualifications:
*	Minimum 3 to 5 years previous office and volunteer management
experience with a not-for-profit organization; or an equivalent combination
of education, training and experience;
*	Proven excellent customer service skills and enjoys working with the
public;
*	Proven ability to work under pressure and to multi-task; to work
independently with minimal direction; to problem solve and take initiative;
to anticipate potential problems/conflicts and take the appropriate actions,
to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines;
*	Excellent ability in typing, spelling and grammar (keyboarding of
50-60 wpm), together with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite,
particularly Word, Excel and Publisher;
*	Experience and proficiency with databases is an asset;
*	Willingness and ability to work independently on projects and
collaborate as a strong team member;
*	Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and
written;
*	Innovation and creativity to continuously improve internal
processes;
*	Interest in tourism and working in a cultural setting.

Hours:
*	Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm (27.5 hours per week).
Additional hours may be required to cover vacation and other staff absences.

Rate of Pay: $16.38 per hour, plus benefits

How to Apply:   Please email resume and covering letter to:  Mark Sakai,
Executive Director at msakai at deltamuseum.ca by 12:00noon, Friday, April 16,
2010. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for
further consideration will be contacted.  



Mark Sakai
Executive Director 
Delta Museum and Archives
4858 Delta Street
Delta, BC V4K 2T8
604-946-9314
www.deltamuseum.ca

Now Showing:  "A Hot Topic - Climate Change on the Delta" in the Temporary
Exhibit Gallery, and 
"The Westham Island Bridge - Spanning a Century" in the Archives Foyer.






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