Jasper Yellowhead Historical Society
400 Bonhomme St, Jasper, AB
$64,000–$69,000 a year - Full-time
Job details

Pay
$64,000–$69,000 a year
Job type
Full-time
Shift and schedule
8 hour shift
Weekends as needed
Evenings as needed
Evening shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Application Details
Cover letter
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
 
Full job description
Position: Museum General Manager

Closing Date: Friday, November 24, 2023

Location: Jasper, Alberta

Open to: Residents of Jasper or people who live within commuting distance. Staff accommodation and/or remote work are not available for this position.

Start Date: January 2, 2024. This process is anticipatory to provide qualified candidates in the event the recruitment process proceeding from recently qualified candidates is unsuccessful.

Salary: $64000 - $69000 depending on experience Job Description The Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society (JYHS) is seeking a general manager to oversee the Jasper Museum, its galleries, archives, programs, gift shop and employees. The general manager reports to the non-profit Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society board of directors.

Job Duties and Requirements:

- Manage the museum within the strategic framework, business plan and annual operating plans and budgets

- Manage museum assets, resources and infrastructure within the boundaries established by the board through the annual budget and the JYHS guidelines and policies  Oversee, recruit, motivate, and train museum staff; foster an inclusive and respectful working environment

- Meet regularly with staff; provide regular performance evaluations and provide opportunity for staff involvement in planning and developing community programs and services

- Present a positive public image of the JYHS and develop partnerships with stakeholders by establishing an effective communications, marketing and public relations strategy

- Establish and review policies and procedures including disaster, evacuation, and fire plans

- Responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the museum

- Working with the board to develop an annual budget and three-year plan, ensuring the fiscal soundness and sustainability of the organization

- Attend monthly board meetings and serve as an advisor to the board on policy and administration issues

- Willingness to work some evenings and weekends

-Ability to sit or stand for long durations, move or lift tables, chairs, artifacts etc.

- Adherence to the Principles and Guidelines for Alberta’s Museum Community

What you will bring to the table:

Top-notch people and leadership skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Business management skills

Ability to analyze data, spot trends, recognize areas for improvement and implement change

Desire to raise the profile of a community non-profit museum and to contribute to its success

Ability to perform a variety of administrative tasks including record and file management, email correspondence, and event coordination; strong organizational and time management skills

Experience supervising a team and cultivating a positive work environment by nurturing professional growth and boosting team morale

Familiarity and comfort with Microsoft365 (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, Sharepoint)  Knowledge of museum operations, including collections management, exhibit development, and visitor services

Experience in fundraising, grant writing and securing external funding preferred

Experience working in a museum or related organization preferred

What you can expect:

Competitive salary
Benefits package
Flexible hours
Ongoing training and learning opportunities

Email resume and cover letter to: board@jaspermuseum.org
Enquiries can be directed to the Jasper Museum 780-852-301

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $64,000.00-$69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Jasper, AB T0E 1E0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person