Jasper Yellowhead Museum & Archives
400 Bonhomme St, Jasper, AB
From $21 an hour - Permanent, Full-time
 
Job details
Pay
From $21 an hour
Job type
Permanent
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Weekends as needed
Evenings as needed

Location
400 Bonhomme St, Jasper, AB

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Vision care
Dental care
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
On-site parking

Full job description
The Jasper-Yellowhead Museum & Archives, a small museum nestled in the heart of Jasper National Park, seeks a permanent full-time Exhibits and Programming Coordinator starting immediately - 30 hours per week at $21 per hour and optional benefit package.

*The position will be posted until a qualified candidate has been found*

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Museum General Manager, the Exhibits and Programming Coordinator provides curatorial, design and online communications support to the development of a strong visitor experience. The Exhibits and Programming Coordinator is responsible for working with other museum staff to create displays, exhibits and programming that will reflect the museum’s mission, goals and objectives. The coordinator will develop a multi-year schedule to ensure that adequate time is allowed for planning and funding of each project and write the necessary grant proposals & evaluations. The Exhibits and Programming Coordinator ensures exhibit and online programming activities occur in alignment with professional museum standards of practice.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and develop exhibit content for the Showcase Gallery including full execution of exhibits
Coordinate partnerships with various external exhibitors for the production of temporary exhibits
Plan, research, develop and create community programming and special events as time allows
Prepare all grant applications to fund upcoming exhibits, including budgets and evaluations and ensure they are completed on time and within budget.
Ensure the needs of the community are balanced with resources of the museum
Ensure proper handling and care of artifacts, photographs, and documents used in exhibits, displays and programming.
Participate and assist in delivery of other museum activities such as coffee hours & historical outings
Confer regularly with the Museum General Manager and write monthly reports to the JYHS board
Recruit and coordinate volunteers needed for exhibits, displays and events.
Working with the museum General Manager to help design marketing materials like posters for promotion of exhibits, programming and gift shop.
Knowledge of data bases an asset
Responsible for the coordination of all social media posts
Perform other related duties as required
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & SKILLS

Knowledge of the JYHS Mission, Vision and Objectives.
General knowledge of the cultural history of the Jasper area an asset.
Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures.
Familiarity with accepted archives and collections management practices and procedures an asset.
Ability to work independently and with a team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to take initiative and is action-oriented
Must be willing to adjust schedule to fulfill the exhibits and programming schedule including working some evenings and weekends
Comfortable public speaking in front of large groups
Must be reliable, positive and outgoing
Must be able to execute some light physical work - lifting, carrying, walking & standing
TRAINING

Must be willing to attend available courses, workshops and read available information on exhibits and programming development to ensure job success

APPLICATION DETAILS

Please send resume and cover letter by email to manager@jaspermuseum.org
References will be required if an interview is granted
Only those selected for an in-person interview will be contacted
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Jasper, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Location:

Jasper, AB (preferred)
Work Location: In person