[BCMA] Job Opening

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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
Web link to Institution: 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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