[BCMA] Events Job Posting North Vancouver

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Heritage Fair & Public Events Coordinator, 2014

The North Vancouver Museum & Archives seeks a creative, energetic and organized individual to work with the Museum's Education staff to coordinate a celebratory and educational public Heritage Fair program.  Responsibilities include promotion and registration of school groups, a community sponsorship program and coordinating educational events for students and the community. The Heritage Fair program will highlight history projects produced by Grades 4 to 10 students from North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Howe Sound districts. In addition, community groups and history specialists will conduct workshops and demonstrations for the students and the general public.

Promotions work and coordination of profile-raising public events will also be undertaken. These include but are not limited to Canada Day and Waterfront Productions programs.

Duties include assisting with:
¶  Promoting the Fair program to teachers, principals and the community;
¶  Creating and supervising a day of educational activities for students;
¶  Promoting the Sea to Sky Regional Heritage Fair public event;
¶  Liaising with educators, entertainers, sponsors, community partners and the media;
¶  Coordinating a Regional Heritage Fair sponsorship program;
¶  Organizing volunteer support for additional community events;
¶  Writing press releases, flyers, advertisements and social media.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
¶  demonstrated ability to encourage community involvement through the delivery of public events;
¶  demonstrated ability to write accurately and creatively;
¶  demonstrated ability to work with volunteers;
¶  an interest in history and educational programs;
¶  computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
¶  demonstrated ability with Facebook and Twitter;
¶  strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
¶  demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer service;
¶  current and valid B.C. Driver's License
Work Period:                    Position starts January 6, 2014 and ends approximately July 25, 2014.
                                          (Funding is available for 590 hours only.)
Work Week:                     The position will work a minimum of 14 hours per week and at times will work up to 21 hours.  While the incumbent must generally work on weekdays, some evening and weekend work is essential.
Salary:                               $22.08 per hour (PG 15-1) (2011 rates)
                                          plus 12% in lieu of benefits, paid statutory holidays and vacation pay
Application Deadline:     4:00pm PST, December 16, 2013

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 at dnv.org<mailto:nvmac at dnv.org>. Please state your full name and 'Heritage Fair and Events Coordinator' in the subject line. All applicants must be Canadian citizens or legally entitled to work in Canada.

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.





Shirley Sutherland, Assistant Director
North Vancouver Museum & Archives
Community History Centre - 3203 Institute Road
North Vancouver, BC  V7K 3E5
T: 604.990.3700 ext 8003  F: 604.987.5688
E: sutherlands at dnv.org<mailto:sutherlands at dnv.org>
nvma.ca<http://www.northvanmuseum.ca/>

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