[BCMA] Job Posting - City of Surrey - CSA5 - Museum Public Program Specialist

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*COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSISTANT 5**

(Museum Public Program Specialist)*

The City of Surrey's Parks, Recreation and Culture Department currently 
has a part time Community Services Assistant 5 (Museum Public Program 
Specialist) opportunity at the Surrey Museum.  The Surrey Museum is a 
24,000 sq. ft. facility with fantastic programming facilities, three 
multi-purpose rooms and a 42-seat theatre. This position works in a 
community development context to develop and present public programs, 
courses, workshops and special events as a service and revenue source 
for the Surrey Museum.  The position reports to the Museum Manager.

In this role, typical duties include:  Research, develop and implement a 
variety of public courses, workshops and events to reflect changing and 
permanent exhibits, seasonal opportunities and collections; coordinate 
public presentations in the textile studio and planning and 
implementation textile related programs; orient, train, schedule, 
supervise and coach staff, volunteers and instructors; support facility 
operations, opening, closing, security, safety, input CLASS data, 
provide copy for Leisure Guide and promotions, monitor registrations; 
handle and reconcile assigned petty cash, cash advances, expenditures 
and revenues. The successful candidate will be familiar with principles 
and practices of heritage interpretation, heritageprogram delivery and 
community development methods; must be capable of planning and 
implementing special events; demonstrated abilities to multi-task, 
establish critical paths, track details, meet deadlines and achieve 
other related duties.

Applicants must have completed Grade 12 supplemented by a degree/diploma 
in a specialized discipline relevant to community museum public 
programming from a recognized post secondary institution, plus 2 years 
progressively responsible experience in this area of specialty, 
including supervision, or an equivalent acceptable combination of 
training and experience; effective written and oral communication 
skills; experience working with volunteers and provision of supervision; 
able to work in both indoor and outdoor situations; hold a valid BC 
driver's license with a safe driving record and have a vehicle available 
for work purposes.  Strong proven organization abilities, friendly 
welcoming personality and an energetic approach to program creation is 
required.  The position works Tuesdays to Saturdays, some evenings, 35 
hours/week over a 50-week year.  This position requires the completion 
of a criminal records check.

Please apply on-line at www.surreycareers.ca.**

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