[BCMA] Cumberland Museum & Archives - Open Curator Position

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The Cumberland Museum & Archives is looking to hire for a permanent
full-time or part-time curator. Please see the position details below:

Employment Opportunity - Curatorial Job Posting

Application Closes: Until Filled

The Cumberland Museum & Archives is looking for a creative individual to
join our team in the position of Museum Curator.

About the Cumberland Museum & Archives

The Cumberland Museum and Archives on Vancouver Island tells the story of
the people of Cumberland—the rich, the poor, the powerful, the rebellious,
the righteous and the radical. In 2019 the CMA received a Governor
General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming for
reenacting Albert ‘Ginger’ Goodwin’s funeral process. The CMA is a valued
space for community connection, experience and reflection on our past.

In 2020-2021 the Museum undertook a significant renovation project. This
project enabled a critical review of exhibitions that led to redevelopment
of key narratives and exhibition spaces. The public spaces have a more
contemporary feel and better reflect the evolving community of Cumberland.

The artefact collection and archival holding comprise over 8,000 items and
are housed onsite. The CMA also offers opportunities for research through
our community research library, making the CMA a unique space for
historical research on early rural Comox Valley settlements with a special
focus on the Chinese and Japanese communities of the past. The CMA has
undertaken a number of unique projects to retain and create accessibility
to artefacts and historical records for research purposes and exhibitions.

About the Curatorial Position

The role of Museum Curator at the Cumberland Museum & Archives is a
combined role responsible for exhibit development and collections
management. Reporting to the Executive Director and working collaboratively
with team members, this position plays a key role in the management and
success of the museum. This position will provide an opportunity for
undertaking diverse responsibilities and professional development.

Primary Responsibilities:

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   Collections care and preservation of physical artefacts and archival
   materials, including; the assessment of donations, classification and
   cataloguing, housing and preservation.
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   Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to collections
   management


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   The development of exhibitions, including initial proposals, budgeting,
   research, design, fabrication, installation, interpretive public programs
   and marketing materials.
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   Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to exhibitions and
   collections management
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   Work in collaboration with the Museum Director to establish a strategic
   plan for the curation of exhibits and collection management projects

Secondary Responsibilities:

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   Aid other staff members in welcoming visitors and creating meaningful
   relationships with community members.
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   Delivery of museum tours or presentations at public programming events
   or for promotion.
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   General building maintenance duties


Knowledge and Competences:

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   Undergraduate or graduate degree in museum studies, archaeology,
   anthropology, history or related field.
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   Minimum of 3-4 years experience working/volunteering in a museum,
   gallery or archival setting
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   Understand the foundations of design and layout composition.
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   Skilled in using Adobe programs for design: Illustrator, Photoshop,
   InDesign etc.
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   Knowledge of open-access database systems, Microsoft Access, Access to
   Memory and museum classification best practices, including nomenclature and
   Rules for Archival Description.
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   Strong understanding of museum and archival best practices.
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   Strong oral and written communication coupled with strong interpersonal
   and collaboration skills
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   Critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills with a high
   level of self-motivation.
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   Able to lift and carry boxes and supplies up to 25lbs
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   Valid driver’s license with access to a car

This position full-time, comprising 35 hours per week with an annual
remuneration between $48,000 - $52,000, will be offered depending on
experience. Please note that this flexible role can be part-time or
full-time. A part-time role would focus on exhibition development and
implementation.

Application deadline: Until Filled

Please submit your resume by email to: director at cumberlandmuseum.ca

Only successful applicants will be contacted. *Initial interviews will be
scheduled for early October.* Please do not call. The CMA is an
equal-opportunity employer.

Rosslyn Shipp
Executive Director

*CMA respectfully acknowledges that we are standing on the Unceded
traditional territory of the K’òmoks First Nation.*

Cumberland Museum & Archives
www.cumberlandmuseum.ca
Ph: 250-336-2445
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