Museum Coordinator
Overview
This is a seasonal full time position from April 30/24 to August 31/24 available at Virden Pioneer Home Museum in Virden, Manitoba.
Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
- help oversee recruitment, leadership, training, coaching and evaluation of staff members; Coordinate the daily operations of the Museum and report to Museum Board.
- Ensure the preservation and presentation of our local history in our Museum by providing a quality interpretive experience by all staff for all visitors.
- Other responsibilities include the administration/maintenance of Museum website and Social Media accounts and marketing efforts on site and at all fundraising events.
- Create and promote all Special Events
- Promote Museum to all educational institutions for school tours
- Provide regular care and maintenance of collections and displays and some general housekeeping duties as required
- Supervise summer staff and create work schedules – submit biweekly payroll info to Treasurer for salary payments
Qualifications
Education, Skills, Experience or Qualifications
- Studies in the Arts, Science, History, Museum or Archival Studies, Tourism & Hospitality, Journalism, Public relations, Communications, Business or a related fields will be considered including any related experience in a Museum or other Interpretive Centre.
- A sound knowledge of public relations and customer services is appreciated
- Good organizational, time management and communicational skills are an asset.
- Must be well versed in all basic computer programs available
- Have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and timelines
- Have experience in Event Planning, Marketing and Public Relations or willingness to learn
- Project Management, Supervising and Fundraising experience would be an asset
- Be able to work both as a Team and Independently
- Must be self motivated
Contact
Susan Ivey
Virden Pioneer Home Museum
iveys116@gmail.com