[BCMA] Nikkei National Museum seeks Education Coordinator

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

EDUCATION COORDINATOR The Nikkei National Museum (NNM) requires a dynamic
and motivated Education Coordinator to plan and offer educational programs
for youth and community members. The NNM is part of the Nikkei National
Museum & Cultural Centre, a multi-use facility in Burnaby, BC. The Centre’s
mission is to honour, preserve, and share Japanese Canadian history and
culture for a better Canada.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director-Curator, the Education Coordinator oversees all
aspects of the school programs and other educational experiences at the
NNM, including some fundraising, promotional and general administrative
work. This is a permanent part-time position averaging 18 hours/week.

Salary: $18.50 per hour.

Responsibilities:
• Tours: Conduct educational tours, communicate with teachers for bookings,
coordinate
 volunteer presentations.
• Programs: development and management of resource kits and other education
programs.
• Staff: supervise volunteers.
• Promotion: oversee publicity and promotion of education programs.
• Fundraising: work with the Director-Curator to investigate and prepare
applications for
 grants and sponsorship opportunities for education programs.
• Administration: implements 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.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work well without supervision.
• Ability to work with all age groups
• 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, filemaker)
and high comfort level with email and the web.
• Knowledge of Canadian and local history.

Assets:
• Experience with, or understanding of, local school systems.
• Knowledge of Japanese Canadian history.
• Familiarity with Japanese culture.
• Knowledge of artifact care and handling practices.
• Ability to speak and read Japanese.
• Ability to drive and access to a vehicle

For further information, please check our website at www.nikkeiplace.org

*Application deadline: OCTOBER 26, 2014*

Please forward a resume and cover letter by email to bcarter at nikkeiplace.org
We thank everyone for their interest, but only those being interviewed will
be contacted.

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Beth Carter
Director | Curator
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC V5E 4M7
*T* 604.777.7000 ext 112* F* 604.777.7001
nikkeiplace.org

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