[BCMA] Job Alert - Heritage Programs Coordinator, City of New Westminster

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Hi everyone,

The City of New Westminster (New Westminster Museum & Archives) is hiring a new Heritage Programs Coordinator!

See job description below, or click the link here to review and apply: https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=Q8Z9AA&cws=37&rid=764

The City of New Westminster has an opportunity for a regular full time Heritage Programs Coordinator. Operating from Anvil Centre, this position supports the citywide planning, development, scheduling, coordination and implementation of heritage programs for the City of New Westminster.

Reporting to the Cultural Heritage Supervisor, you will work in a community development context to develop and present public programs, school programs, courses, workshops and special events for the Museum in Anvil Centre, Samson V Maritime Museum, Irving House Heritage Centre, and in places of heritage significance throughout the City. You will be supervising program staff, instructors, and volunteers; establishing and maintaining liaison with a variety of internal and external contacts; promoting and publicizing interest and participation in program activities; assisting in the preparation and monitoring of program budgets; and supporting heritage facility daily operations.

Our ideal candidate demonstrates:
· Graduation from a university or college with a degree or diploma in a specialized discipline relevant to museum and community heritage programming, plus sound related experience in program development for community heritage programming; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
· Considerable knowledge in the principles, practices, and objectives of programming in museums and on heritage properties.
· Sound knowledge of supervisory methods including recruiting, onboarding and supervising staff, instructors and volunteers in a cultural setting.
· Experience working with program management, registration and scheduling software such as Xplor.
· Ability to exercise initiative and judgement and to work independently in the planning, developing, scheduling, promoting, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating of heritage programs.
· Proficiency in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
· Considerable knowledge of standards, teaching methods and group leadership techniques
· The ability to build positive relationships within and outside the organization and promote public interest and participation in heritage programs.
· The ability to prepare and monitor program budgets as well as prepare and maintain records, reports and correspondence related to the work.
· The ability to collaborate with other staff members in planning, organizing and coordinating community-wide events and programs.
· The ability to work non-standard hours as operationally required.
· The ability to successfully pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check - Vulnerable Sector.
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time
Pay Range: $36.09 to $42.45 per hour + comprehensive benefits package
Closing Date: 11/1/24
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To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.
Kindly,
Rebeca Salas, MA (She/Her) | Cultural Heritage Supervisor
T 604.515.3829 | C 604.345.0378 | E rsalas at newwestcity.ca<mailto:rsalas at newwestcity.ca>
*Work Week: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Upcoming programs at the Museum:
nwmuseumarchive.ca/programs<https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/arts-and-heritage/museums-and-archives#programs>

Exhibitions on at the Museum:
Downstream Where the Waters Mix<https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/arts-and-heritage/museums-and-archives#feature-exhibitions> - Opens May 24
Meet Lee Sing Yen<https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/arts-and-heritage/museums-and-archives#feature-exhibitions> - Ongoing

City of New Westminster | Community Services
777 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6
www.nwmuseumarchive.ca<http://www.nwmuseumarchive.ca/>

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