[BCMA] Maple Ridge Museum: Museum Curator Job Posting

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 Hello Everyone:

The Maple Ridge Historical Society, which provides curatorial services to
the Maple Ridge Museum & Community Archives and the Haney House Museum is
looking for a new full-time Museum Curator.

Please see job summary, profile and selection criteria below. The position
includes benefits.

Application deadline is April 22, 2018. Please send applications including
cover letter and resume to mrmuseum at gmail.com

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The Museum Curator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Maple
Ridge Museum and Haney House Museum for the Maple Ridge Historical Society
[hereafter referred to as MRHS]. The Museum Curator reports to the Museum
Director. S/he is responsible for managing an annual budget and work plan,
as approved by the Director.

Museum Curator is committed to the collection and preservation of the
material history of Maple Ridge: using professional documentation and
conservation standards, to preserve archival materials, while providing
access to them for present and future generations.

Responsibilities:

MUSEUM SERVICES

Responsible for the development, conservation and documentation of the
community’s collections of artifacts, specimens, and archival materials.
Plan, develop, and implement exhibitions and displays.
Conduct historical research and prepare archival findings for publication
and dissemination.
Provide research and reference services.
Assist with the development and implementation of community heritage events
and programs.
Provide community access to the museum through organized group and drop-in
public tours.

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Supervise, train and evaluate junior staff and volunteers in accord with
MRHS policies.
Prepare departmental budget annually with Operations Committee and Director.
Monitor receipts and expenditures and cash flow; report to the Director at
regular meetings, or as requested.
Facilitate annual strategic planning process with Museum Committee and
board involvement, including review of operating grant agreement.
Bring all appropriate issues, including policy decisions to the director in
a timely manner so that they are addressed and resolved.
Apply, in a timely fashion, and write all summer student funding grants
from federal government sources as well as project grants as needs arise;
keep Director informed of outcomes.
Research potential new sources of funds for new and existing programs;
bring to Director for decision to apply.
Write and revise policy as required/directed by the Director.
Act as a liaison to the City of Maple Ridge as required.

MRHS SUPPORT

Work with the MRHS to ensure that the agency has a visible and effective
public image by regular use of the media, speaking engagements before
service clubs/organizations, and presence at all appropriate public
functions.
Enable staff and volunteers who interact with the public to do so in an
informed and effective manner.
Attend and provide staff support for Operations Committee meetings.
Assist MRHS Program Committee with annual public event planning and
implementation.
Attend other Historical Society meetings as requested by the Board.

QUALIFICATIONS

 ·Minimum five years’ experience in museum management, including
collections management and exhibit development; experience supervising paid
staff and volunteers; experience working with a board of directors.

·Bachelor of Arts or Masters/diploma in Museum Studies field

·Working knowledge of not-for-profit fiscal management, including budgeting
and grant writing.

·Class 5 Drivers license.

·Demonstrated ability in public speaking, clear and effective written and
oral communication, and effective group skills.

·Computer skills: proficient in MS Office, WordPress and all social media
platforms.

·Personal stability, maturity, optimism and a sense of humour.

35 hours/week
Salary: $29.00/hr, with benefit package



*Send cover letter and resume in ONE PDF document to Museum Director:
mrmuseum at gmail.com <mrmuseum at gmail.com>DEADLINE: April 22, 2018 *

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Maple Ridge Museum & Community Archives
22520 116 Ave
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0S4
e: mrmuseum at gmail.com
t: 604.463.5311
www.mapleridgemuseum.org
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