p>MUSEUM MANAGER

Job Type Full Time, Contract

Language Required English

Job Start Date December 3, 2024 (flexible)

Website www.yellowknifehistory.p>Wage $35 per hour

The Yellowknife Historical Museum is one function of the YHS activities. Other YHS activities include fundraising events like the ‘Beer Barge’ event, which is organized by the Board of Directors, and the Society participates in trade shows and other community events as well. The Manager will be asked to collaborate or participate in these activities, however the primary responsibility for the Manager is the administration and operation of the Museum. A contract bookkeeper under the direction of the Board Executive takes care of overall Society accounting; the Manager manages museum revenue and expenses and reports to the Board Executive.The Museum Manager is responsible for the Yellowknife Historical Museum operations and activities.The Manager receives direction from and reports to the President of the Board. The Manager will provide both strategic leadership and tactical oversight to the development, implementation, and management of the Museum programming and general operations. The Manager will also contribute to the strategic and annual plans for the YHS’s other activities, events, and fundraising as it relates to the Museum. The Manager will research opportunities and prepare funding applications for government and private funding under the direction of the Board.This position will require 35 hours of work weekly – 5 days a week (10:00 am to 5:00 pm, 7 hours per day), Tuesday to Saturday. Maximum number of hours per week will be 40 hours and may include participation at Museum related functions or events. p>Ideally the Manager is knowledgeable and passionate about Canadian and northern history, arts and culture, with experience in retail sales, project management, and fundraising. The Manager will be both leader and ambassador for the YHS by maintaining positive relationships with the Board, staff, contractors, members, volunteers, artists, patrons, granting agencies, the local community and art organizations in the NWT.Leadership• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and financial accountability for the Museum.Build and nurture relationships with all stakeholders, including artists, diverse communities, partners, funders, audiences, and patrons.Stimulate and promote excellence and innovation in the Museum’s programs and exhibitions.Play an advocacy and ambassadorial role for the YHS and the Museum.Collaborate with Board members, curatorial staff and other museum and cultural institutions to plan and present compelling exhibitions and displays.Manage the Museum’s resources – human, financial and physical – to strengthen the Museum’s role in an increasingly competitive environment.Exhibitions & Programming• Oversee the overall direction of the Museum in relation to exhibits, research requests, and education activities.Negotiate and manage contracts and agreements; maintain liaison with artists for gift shop management.Assist in the management and development of the permanent collection in concert with Board delegates (curatorial duties have been assigned to Board positions).Assess historical and community cultural needs, while keeping current with local, regional, Territorial, and national trends.Finance & Administration• Prepare an annual budget for Museum operations with revenue and cost projections in collaboration with the Board.Participate in regular meetings with the Board Executive and attend all meetings of the Board to provide reports on the Museum’s financial and other activities.

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