[BCMA] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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*EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR*



The Greater Vernon Museum & Archives is located in Vernon, British
Columbia, in the beautiful Okanagan Valley.  Established in 1954, the
museum portrays the distinct and colourful history of the North Okanagan
through exhibits, streetscapes and dioramas. In addition to our broad
artifact collections, we also have an extensive archives and research
facility.


Our mission is to serve our constituency by relating our stories from the
First Nations, the gold rush, cowboys and ranching, the fruit industry and
irrigation, rail and lake transportation, the WWI internment camp, Camp
Vernon, and Silver Star Ski Resort. We offer programs and walking tours and
work closely with four satellite museums to extend our history outside the
walls of the museum.



We are actively seeking an energetic and goal-oriented Executive Director
for the Greater Vernon Museum & Archives (GVMA) to provide leadership
within the museum while building recognition and support for the GVMA in
the larger community. The Executive Director works under the direction of a
very active board of directors. The Executive Director is responsible for
achieving the goals and objectives of the GVMA, overseeing staff and
volunteers, implementing the strategic plan as well as engaging with the
community. He/she will be responsible for the overall management and
operation of the GVMA including programming, archives, research, retail
services, facilities maintenance, and grant applications.



It is an exciting time in the evolution of our museum as our community has
voted to approve a new cultural centre.  Therefore, heightened fundraising
and planning will be a key part of this role over the next few years.





*Qualifications:*


A degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Education,
Economics, Commerce or Arts Administration with relevant experience or
equivalent management experience, preferably in a non-for-profit
organization.


*Experience and Skills preferred*



•    A record of successful leadership including marketing, budgeting,
fundraising, grant development, community outreach, education and facility
operation as a museum director or equivalent in a cultural organization.

•       Minimum of five years’ experience successfully managing
professional staff including engaging, motivating, developing and retaining
talent.

•       Proven ability to work effectively in a high demand complex work
environment.

•       High standards of ethics and confidentiality with a demonstrated
ability to effectively handle sensitive information.

•       Ability to analyze, prepare and reconcile budgets, expenditures,
grants and proposals.

•       Ability to instill and embed new and progressive ideas around
visitor experience, programming and exhibits.

•       Negotiation and problem solving techniques.

•       Ability to work within and cultivate a team environment that
encourages respect and inclusion of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

•       Knowledge of fundraising/grants/business plans and proposals and
experience in maximizing earned income.

•       A master at community outreach, networking and revenue development.

•       A collaborative partner in working with all cultural groups through
the Implementation Advisory Team of the RDNO, assisting in driving the
achievement of the Vernon Cultural Plan.

•       Curatorial experience is an asset.

•       Interested in leading a small hands-on museum and living in Vernon,
a year-round holiday destination where the lakes and mountains are part of
the heart of the city.





*Start Date:*



This full-time position will be filled a soon as practical following the
closing date of February 8, 2019.



Resumes and cover letter are to be forwarded to GVMHR at vernonmuseum.ca  No
telephone enquiries please.






Denise Marsh



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Marketing & Communications Coordinator

250.550.3140  |  3009-32nd Ave. Vernon, BC  V1T 2L8

denise.marsh at vernonmuseum.ca
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