Museum Curator

**The Position**

Under the direction of the Protector of Culture, the Museum Curator is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Museum to ensure superior archiving and exhibitions of materials. Further, you will be responsible for working with the Protector of Culture to curate regular exhibitions that display the breadth and depth of shíshálh Nation culture and history while educating shíshálh members and the public.

Exhibitions
- Develop proposals for quarterly exhibitions in the museum, including opening events.
- Implement all approved proposals for exhibitions as well as exhibition openings.
- Develop proposals for upgrades to the museum, including new storage or display cases.
- Develop educational materials, including posters, signs and brochures.

Archiving
- Ensure all materials are archived appropriately, including hard copy and digital records.
- Ensure all materials are photographed.
- Work with consultants to draft museum short-term and long-term management plans.
- Assist with implementing all short and long-term plans for the museum.
- Work with consultants to draft museum policies, such as a policy for loaning materials and fees for entering the museum. Implement all approved policies.

Planning
- Assist the Divisional Manager and Protector of Culture in implementing long-term strategic directions for the Stewardship and Territorial Land Management Division.
- Assist in ensuring the annual strategic objectives of the Culture and Recreation Departments are met.

Special Events
- Work collaboratively with the Sechelt Arts Festival to put on the annual exhibition.
- Work collaboratively with staff and consultants to organize the annual Sechelt Art Crawl.
- Work collaboratively with the shíshálh Archeological Project and other approved academic projects to meet the goals of the project and the Nation.

Operations
- Assist in developing and implementing a yearly calendar of cultural and community workshops, cultural programs, and events, including but not limited to:

- Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Aboriginal Day, Canada Day, Self-Government Day, Remembrance Day, and others, where applicable.
- Summer Fun Program and Camping trips within the swiya.
- Bark stripping trip, drum making, plant harvesting (a minimum of 6 per year).
- Sechelt Arts Festival, Art Crawl, and other festivals.
- Participate in the shíshálh elder’s language program.

Communication
- Assist in developing bi-monthly good news stories for distribution to staff and in the newsletter.
- Draft bi-monthly updates of the website and Facebook for approval.
- Prepare reports, recommendations, draft policies, plans, procedures and background documentation as requested.
- Build relationships and liaise with shíshálh members, shíshálh artists, local museums, local festivals, and partnered academics.
- Perform all other duties within the scope of the position and as assigned.

**Qualifications, Skills and Abilities**:

- A Bachelor’s in Indigenous Studies, history, or other relevant degree or equivalent years of directly related experience, plus five years of experience in the relevant area.
- Must have administrative capability and work experience, including experience managing a project or department.
- Must possess extensive knowledge and historical background of the shíshálh Nation.
- Experience working in a museum or providing tours preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Ability to engage the public in a professional and open manager.
- Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution background.
- Demonstrated organizational ability.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, accurate reports.
- Excellent demonstrated proof of time management.
- Demonstrated ability to assess the dynamics of the community.
- A valid driver’s license and a clean Criminal Record Check.

**If you are interested in the position, please send your resume and cover letter to the HR Department.