<div dir="ltr"><div>The BCMA is looking for a Coordinator for the new BIPOC Museum Professionals Network.<br><br></div><div>
<p><b>What is the BIPOC Museum Professionals Network?</b></p>
<p>The BCMA Mentorship Program delivers mentorship opportunities and
career development resources to students and emerging professionals in
BC’s arts, culture and heritage sector. This year, the BCMA will expand
this program by introducing a new network that will provide targeted
support for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC).</p>
<p>Responding to the immediate needs identified by racially marginalized
museum workers, the new BIPOC Museum Professionals Network will enable
access to practical resources, professional development, networking
opportunities, and peer support.</p>
<p><strong>What are we looking for? </strong></p>
<p>BCMA encourages proposals from diverse individuals and groups from anywhere
in BC that are interested in building connections and supporting
diversity in museums.</p>
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<p><b>Funding Available</b></p>
<p>The Association has allocated $20,000.00 to support the creation of the new BIPOC Museum Professionals Network.</p>
<ul><li>$15,000.00 are available to support the position of the BIPOC Museum Professionals Network Coordinator.
<ul><li>The Coordinator will receive $1,250 per month to meet agreed-upon deliverables.</li><li>Estimated 10 hours of work per week.</li></ul>
</li><li>$5,000.00 are available to the Coordinator to be distributed as
honoraria or professional fees in support of the BIPOC Museum
Professionals Network.</li></ul>
<p><b>Deadlines</b></p>
<p>Proposals will be accepted until November 20, 2020.</p>
<a href="https://members.museumsassn.bc.ca/publicFr/form/index/086df036071b2b8f1138a0c2789ca85a1a91ba70"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>Click here for all details and to access the online proposal form.</b></span></a>
<p>If you have questions about the position, please contact Ryan Hunt, BCMA’s Executive Director at <a href="mailto:executivedirector@museumsassn.bc.ca">executivedirector@museumsassn.bc.ca</a>.</p>
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