[BCMA] MOA Curator of Public Programmes & Engagement Job Opening

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Curator of Public Programmes & Engagement - UBC Museum of Anthropology

JOB DETAILS

 All applicants must submit application information to UBC Human Resources website - http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers/staff-career-categories/

Job Opening ID - 29396

Posting Closing Date - Sunday, April 15, 2018

Preferred Start Date - June 1, 2018

Salary Range - $59,632 (minimum), $71,588 (mid-point), $85,904 (maximum)

JOB SUMMARY

The UBC Museum of Anthropology (MOA) is a place of world arts and cultures with a special emphasis on First Nations, Asian and other cultural communities of British Columbia, Canada. MOA has worldwide collections which are well known for their coverage of Canadian First Nations, Arctic, Asian, European, African, Latin American and Pacific arts and cultures. The Museum is unique not only because of its physical setting but because it has created unusually close relationships with cultural communities in British Columbia and around the world through experimental and collaborative research methods and exhibitions. Part of MOA's originality comes from it being a public and research and teaching museum. The cutting-edge scholarship of the Museum makes possible a range of exhibitions and events that cut across traditional disciplinary divisions to provoke creative engagement and dialogue. The Curator of Public Programmes & Engagement will be expected to bring to life the excitement and energy generated at MOA, making it available and accessible to the public, including families, children, and the diverse audiences MOA serves.

This position will be responsible for devising, implementing, and evaluating a wide range of public programmes for MOA that will engage families, groups and individuals. The position will work to develop programmes related to exhibitions and will collaborate with curators and the Curator of Education on school and other programmes that have a public component. The post-holder will foster relations with diverse cultural communities, external resource people, and artists, to develop new, innovative and exciting programmes designed to diversify and enhance access to MOA's established and new audiences. The post-holder will be expected to serve as an ambassador for MOA and be a catalyst for innovative and exciting programmes.

ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS

The position reports to the Assistant Director, Administration and Outreach, who will oversee work performed. A wide-latitude of decision-making is required.

WORK PERFORMED

The position develops, implements, and evaluates Museum programs for diverse publics.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing public programs for the Museum for general audiences, including family, children and special events (children's workshops, camps, festivals, and family experience).
- Evaluating programme offerings to ensure they are meeting MOA's strategic goals and objectives, and recommending new programmes as required.
- Works with MOA's Curatorial staff and other subject matter experts and knowledge holders to keep abreast of current and historical issues related to the diverse cultural groups represented at MOA.
- Initiating and engaging in appropriate consultation and partnerships with communities and stakeholders.
- Actively engaging with colleagues and representatives from other attractions and cultural organizations at UBC and in the Lower Mainland to embed programmes within Vancouver's cultural milieu.
- Working with MOA Marketing and Communications Manager to actively promote public programmes.

- Training and overseeing MOA's Gallery Guide Volunteer Committee, a group of 25 experienced and committed volunteers who provide over 1200 comprehensive tours of the museum and temporary exhibitions to the public annually.
- Hiring, training, supervising and evaluating 15-20 Museum Student Assistants who work as tour guides and support public programmes and events.
- Developing and managing annual budget, expenditures, grant applications and contracts related to position.
- Serving on relevant museum committees as required.
- Representing the Museum at professional meetings and conferences.

CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR

Errors in judgment might result in difficult working relationships with program partners, volunteers, and other staff. It could also mean loss of trust and credibility to program partners, particularly with community partners. If programmes are poorly planned, there will be an impact on MOA revenues and profile in the community.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The position works independently with general supervision from the Assistant Director, Administration & Outreach. The position is also part of a MOA Public Programming Committee which oversees public activities at MOA.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

The positon supervises interns, work-learn students and others when required. The position also works closely as the staff liaison with the MOA Volunteer Gallery Guide Committee, and oversees training and evaluation approximately 25 Gallery Guide Volunteer Associates. In addition, the position hires, trains, supervises and evaluates 15-20 student assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Master's degree in a relevant discipline. Graduate degree preferred with subject specialty related to world arts and cultures; graduate training in Education, Museum Studies, Art History, Anthropology, History or related discipline. Minimum of five years' experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 3-5 years' experience working in a museum, art gallery, or cultural institution with experience working with a range of audiences. Demonstrated understanding of the issues and protocols related to developing, implementing, and evaluating public programs. Experience working with and managing students, interns and volunteers, including recruitment, training, and evaluation.

Skills:  Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. Experience in supervising and motivating staff, students, interns and volunteers. Demonstrated diplomacy in working with cultural communities, organizations, schools, and other programme partners. Requires excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills. Must be able to travel and work flexible hours as required. Fluency in another language commonly spoken in Vancouver, in addition to English, strongly preferred. Must be familiar with programmes in Microsoft Office suite and have some knowledge of other layout software. Ability to manage staff performance by establishing standards and goals, evaluating performance, providing feedback, and taking corrective action. Ability to assess training requirements and develop, coordinate, lead, and evaluate training. Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and workshops. Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of people. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
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