[BCMA] Job Posting: Heritage Manager, Lillooet Museum and Visitor Centre

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Heritage Manager

Full Time:  Contract
Salary: $50,000 annually (negotiable depending upon experience and
qualifications)
Start Date: As early as possible
Application Deadline: April 30, 2022

The Lillooet District Historical Society (LDHS) is dedicated to preserving
the Lillooet area’s history and promoting tourism working from a community
museum in Lillooet, British Columbia. Our vision is to revitalize the
museum, which was established in 1963, and to engage the community and
visitors in a variety of public programs such as historical tours,
educational activities, and exhibits.
http://lillooet.ca/Arts,-Culture-Community/Visitor-Information-Centre.aspx

*Duties: *

The successful candidate for Heritage Manager will lead staff and
volunteers in support of the LDHS mission to preserve and promote local
history and tourism. The Heritage Manager will prepare and manage the
annual budget, develop a strategic plan, and manage approved projects. They
provide support for Board meetings and oversee administration, programs,
and implement the strategic plan approved by the Board.

This position will be responsible for community outreach, operations,
policy, financial management, bookkeeping, grant writing, and marketing
working under the direction of the Board President. The Heritage Manager is
responsible for representing LDHS in Lillooet and regionally, and for
establishing and maintaining community partnerships; in particular,
maintaining and strengthening the LDHS relationship with the local
St’át’imc First Nation community, Miyazaki House, Tourism Lillooet, the
Chamber of Commerce, and forming new partnerships with businesses. The
Heritage Manager provides museum and archival services to the public,
provides, or arranges building maintenance and housekeeping, and is
responsible for volunteer coordination, oversight of exhibits, events,
programs, collections care, and other duties as assigned.

*Qualifications: *

• University or college level graduation in a related discipline (e.g.,
museum studies, archival studies, human geography, history, or
communication).
• 1-5 years of progressively responsible experience in the delivery of
professional history or cultural programs including experience in facility
management.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Must have technical experience and expertise applicable to the specific
role.
• Experience in supervision of staff is required.
• Work experience in a museum or other cultural facility/heritage site is
required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with use of computers, grant writing, and
digital marketing is required.
LDHS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all
qualified candidates.

To apply please submit resume, cover letter, references, and samples of
past grant writing work by email to the Lillooet District Historical
Society at ericstat at live.com. To expedite hiring, mail-in applications will
not be accepted, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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