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Hello Everyone:<br><br>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.<br><br>Please see job summary, profile and selection criteria below. The position includes benefits. <br><br>Application deadline is April 22, 2018. Please send applications including cover letter and resume to <a href="mailto:mrmuseum@gmail.com">mrmuseum@gmail.com</a><br><br>--<br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br>MUSEUM SERVICES<br><br>Responsible for the development, conservation and documentation of the community’s collections of artifacts, specimens, and archival materials.<br>Plan, develop, and implement exhibitions and displays.<br>Conduct historical research and prepare archival findings for publication and dissemination.<br>Provide research and reference services.<br>Assist with the development and implementation of community heritage events and programs.<br>Provide community access to the museum through organized group and drop-in public tours.<br><br>FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION<br><br>Supervise, train and evaluate junior staff and volunteers in accord with MRHS policies.<br>Prepare departmental budget annually with Operations Committee and Director.<br>Monitor receipts and expenditures and cash flow; report to the Director at regular meetings, or as requested.<br>Facilitate annual strategic planning process with Museum Committee and board involvement, including review of operating grant agreement.<br>Bring all appropriate issues, including policy decisions to the director in a timely manner so that they are addressed and resolved.<br>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.<br>Research potential new sources of funds for new and existing programs; bring to Director for decision to apply.<br>Write and revise policy as required/directed by the Director.<br>Act as a liaison to the City of Maple Ridge as required.<br><br>MRHS SUPPORT<br><br>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.<br>Enable staff and volunteers who interact with the public to do so in an informed and effective manner.<br>Attend and provide staff support for Operations Committee meetings.<br>Assist MRHS Program Committee with annual public event planning and implementation.<br>Attend other Historical Society meetings as requested by the Board.<br><br>QUALIFICATIONS<br><br> ·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.<br><br>·Bachelor of Arts or Masters/diploma in Museum Studies field<br><br>·Working knowledge of not-for-profit fiscal management, including budgeting and grant writing.<br><br>·Class 5 Drivers license.<br><br>·Demonstrated ability in public speaking, clear and effective written and oral communication, and effective group skills.<br><br>·Computer skills: proficient in MS Office, WordPress and all social media platforms.<br><br>·Personal stability, maturity, optimism and a sense of humour.<br><br>35 hours/week<br>Salary: $29.00/hr, with benefit package<br><br><b>Send cover letter and resume in ONE PDF document to Museum Director: <a href="mailto:mrmuseum@gmail.com">mrmuseum@gmail.com</a><br><br>DEADLINE: April 22, 2018
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