Museum Administrator: Programs, Collections & Festival

Recreation Manitoba; Saint-Joseph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local museum in Manitoba is seeking a Museum Administrator to manage its operations. This full-time position involves coordinating events like the Montcalm Heritage Festival, managing staff and volunteers, overseeing museum collections, and ensuring successful programming. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills, a passion for history, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role requires bilingualism in French and English. A comprehensive benefits package is included with a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

Municipal employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good sense of responsibility with strong organizational skills.
• A keen interest in Manitoba’s history.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual (French – English) an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Montcalm Heritage Festival including programming, sponsorships and marketing.
• Recruit, train and manage seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Plan, organize and direct activities, programs and archives of the museum.
• Manage collections including cataloguing, acquisitions and deaccessioning.
• Complete assignments and tasks as directed by the Board of Directors.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Strong organizational skills

Interest in Manitoba's history

Computer skills including Microsoft Office

Bilingual (French – English)

Job description

A local museum in Manitoba is seeking a Museum Administrator to manage its operations. This full-time position involves coordinating events like the Montcalm Heritage Festival, managing staff and volunteers, overseeing museum collections, and ensuring successful programming. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills, a passion for history, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role requires bilingualism in French and English. A comprehensive benefits package is included with a competitive hourly wage.