[BCMA] Museum Administrator Position, Summerland, BC

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

Thanks for your message. I am away from the office until 5 August, 2014.

If you have an urgent curatorial matter please contact Maeve Hanna: Maeve at tworiversgallery.ca 

I look forward to being in touch when I return. Thank you very much.

George Harris, Curator

On Jul 25, 2014, at 11:15 AM, Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. <bcma at lists.vvv.com> wrote:

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> Museum Administrator Position – Summerland, British Columbia
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> The Summerland Museum is offering an exciting and rewarding employment opportunity for a dynamic individual who is passionate about our cultural heritage.
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> Job description:
> Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Administrator will oversee all operational aspects of the Museum, including educational programming, special events, community liaison, special projects, maintenance and marketing as well as working with the Archivist/Accessions Registrar to ensure proper care and exhibition of the Collection.
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> Tasks include:
> ·         Museum reception, in person and by telephone; oversee gift shop sales.
> ·         Develop, organize and deliver Museum programs, events and community outreach projects.
> ·         Maintain and update the Museum website.
> ·         Ensure maintenance of the facilities.
> ·         Being responsible for advertising and promotion as well as brochures and a newsletter.
> ·         In conjunction with the Bookkeeper, Treasurer and Board, actively participate in securing funds for the operation of the Museum including writing and submitting grant applications.
> ·         Work with the Archivist to develop and set up exhibits.
> ·         General office and accounting duties.
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> Work Schedule:
> Term: Permanent. Part-time.
> Hourly wage: $15
> Hours: 20 hours per week. 3 to 4 days per week between 10:00 and 4:00, possibly including Saturday.
>             Occasional evenings/holidays.
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> Qualifications:
> ·         At least two years of office and/or museum administration experience.
> ·         General knowledge of marketing, accounting and business management.
> ·         Proficiency in windows based applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Publisher.)
> ·         Knowledge of British Columbia history, particularly Summerland and area, or a sincere desire to learn more will be considered an asset.
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> Skills:
> ·         Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
> ·         Good organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills.
> ·         Ability to work in a multi-task, collaborative and team-based environment.
> ·         Self-motivated and able to work on your own.
> ·         A passion for community service and a commitment to the museum’s values.
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> Application:
> Please send cover letter and resume to info at summerlandmuseum.org with “Administrator Application” in subject line
> or mail to Summerland Museum, Box 1491, Summerland, BC, V0H 1Z0, or deliver in person to 9521 Wharton Street. – Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4pm
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> * Further information about the position is available by email only
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> Application Deadline:
> Deadline for applications is August 15, 2014.
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> Sharon Stone
> Museum Administrator
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