[BCMA] FW: Job Opening

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From: Ken Mather
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 9:13 AM
To: Barbara Bell
Subject: FW: Job Opening

Please forward. Thanks.

From: Ken Mather
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2016 12:17 PM
To: 'BCMA at lists.vifa.ca' <BCMA at lists.vifa.ca<mailto:BCMA at lists.vifa.ca>>
Subject: Job Opening

The Greater Vernon Museum and Archives is soliciting applications for the position of Director Curator for the museum and archives. Applications must be received before 4:00 pm on June 30, 2016. The full posting is below.

Job title: Director/Curator
Institution / Organization: Greater Vernon Museum & Archives
Location: Vernon, BC
Date Submitted of the posting: 2016-06-01
Email: ken.mather at vernonmuseum.ca<mailto:ken.mather at vernonmuseum.ca>
Web link to Institution: www.vernonmuseum.ca<http://www.vernonmuseum.ca>
Job description: Manager/Curator

This position is ultimately responsible for the daily overall management and operation of the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives, including the supervision of its staff, volunteers, interns and student placements.

FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
Administration

-        Directs, coordinates and manages all facets of activity at the museum and archives.

-        Prepares, submits and maintains the annual operating and capital budgets for the museum, archives and satellite museums.

-        Researches and prepares grant applications for a variety of funding agencies.

-        Manages all personnel requirements for the museum and archives, including regular staff and contract positions.

-        Oversees the procurement, design and distribution of marketing and advertising for the museum and archives.

-        Represents the museum and archives to the public and is responsible for maintaining a high level of public trust for the institution.
Curatorial

-        Ensures all facets of the museum and archives are operated within accepted museum guidelines and practices.

-        Prepares operational policies governing the care of museum and archives collections.

-        Recommends and establishes short and long-term visionary goals for the museum and archives, including exhibit development, educational programming, and collections acquisitions and disposal.

-        Oversees the planning, development and installation of major exhibitions and displays in the museum and satellite museums.

-        Oversees the writing, publication and distribution of the museum newsletter.

-        Trains staff, volunteers and student interns in selected aspects of museum work.

QUALIFICATIONS

-        Master's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

-        Completion of advanced formal training in museum studies and conservation.

-        Experience in the administration and operation of a recognized museum or heritage site.

-        Proven research abilities and advanced skills in oral and written communication.

-        Supervisory experience, including teaching and training.

-        Experience in bookkeeping or accounting

-        Advanced computer skills and a thorough working knowledge of museum display techniques.

-        Graphic arts training or experience in knowledge of museum display techniques.
Applications should be submitted to: ken.mather at vernonmuseum.ca<mailto:ken.mather at vernonmuseum.ca> before 4:00 Pacific Time June 30, 2016

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