Museum Curator

**Position Summary**
- The incumbent is responsible for the operation of the Fort Frances Museum & Culture Centre, municipal heritage sites and the development and implementation of all exhibits and public education programs.

**Direction Received**
- Reporting to the Recreation and Culture Manager, the incumbent frequently carries out the duties without direct supervision. The Curator is responsible to follow municipal operating policies and procedures, as well as applicable Provincial and Federal legislation. The Curator is required to adhere to the Provincial Standards in Community Museums.

**Direction of Others**

Reporting to the Museum Curator are:

- Programs and Events Coordinator
- Museum Attendant(s)
- Student Museum Attendant(s)
- Volunteers

The incumbent prepares work schedules, establishes reporting procedures, completes payroll submissions. The Curator is responsible to follow town policy and works closely with the Recreation and Culture Manager and Human Resources Manager in the selection of staff.

**Revenue, Asset and Expenditure Scope**

Annual Budget ~$200,000

Museum Collection ~$175,000

**General Responsibilities**
- The Curator is responsible for the day-to-day operations and supervision of the Fort Frances Museum & Culture Centre, Rainy Lake Square, and heritage sites.
- The Museum Curator is responsible for recommending appropriate operating hours, and programming to meet the levels of service established by Council. Consideration must be given to meeting the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural guidelines necessary to maintain “year-round museum” status
- With consideration given to providing a high quality, sustainable experience for tourists and community members, the Curator directs and supervises the Programs and Events Coordinator in planning, organizing, and delivering programs and events for the museum and heritage sites.
- With consideration given to levels of service and operational sustainability, the Curator initiates, researches, and plans integrated exhibits, displays, activities, audio-visual presentations and any additional educational materials necessary to interpret local history and our cultural past.
- Accountable for maintenance of the Museum’s collection, and collection management system.
- Attends to the restoration, conservation, and storage of artefacts and adheres to provincial guidelines.
- Determines suitability of potential artefact donations for collection development.
- Keep informed of changes in Museum standards, opportunities for funding, and is aware of available grant opportunities.
- Maintains relationship with local educational facilities and works to promote awareness of our heritage and cultural past for students of all ages and backgrounds, with a goal of reaching the largest number of students possible.
- Responsible for the orientation, training, and day to day supervision of museum staff, student staff and volunteers.
- Responsible to complete regular performance reviews of all regular staff and student staff.
- Responsible to ensure that due diligence is conducted related to volunteer staff.
- Responsible to take all precautions reasonable to ensure the safety and well being of Museum staff, volunteers, and those attending the facility.
- When directed to do so, plans, organizes, promotes, and delivers all cultural and historical traveling exhibits that will promote public interest in Museum activities.
- Responds to general inquiries and questions, greets, directs, and guides museum visitors when part time attendants are not on duty.
- Working with the Recreation and Culture Manager, the Curator is responsible for the preparation of the annual budget.
- Working with the Recreation and Culture Manager, the Curator is responsible for the implementation of the Town’s Strategic Plan as it relates to the Museum, Rainy Lake Square, and heritage sites.
- Responsible to work within approved budget to approve expenditures, take in daily cash receipts, prepare payroll submissions, prepare deposits and delivery to treasury.
- Administration of office, ordering of supplies, purchase orders, booking meeting rooms.
- Liaise with community cultural and heritage groups
- Ensures the day-to-day maintenance of facilities, and to work with the Superintendent of Facilities, and Division Manager of Operations and Facilities to ensure that the facility is maintained as required.
- May assist and / or coordinate community events
- Other duties as assigned

**Education and Qualifications**
- Bachelor of Arts degree or diploma in Museum Studies, or any combination of education related to history, anthropology, archaeology, marketing, communications, culture, Indigenous studies, public relations or event planning.
- Superior communication, time management and organizational skills required.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
- Able to manage assigned work, including larger projects effectively and independently.
- Willing t