Description:
The Programming Coordinator position is ideal for a dynamic and dedicated individual who is passionate about sharing stories and building relationships. Reporting to the Director of Programs and Education, the Coordinator will be responsible for delivering school programming and life-long learning programs at the Cranbrook History Centre as well as offsite locations in the community.
The ideal candidate will be a leader, highly organized, detail oriented, and enthusiastic about reducing barriers to participation for the museum’s current audience while seeking innovative ways to reach out to and engage new audiences. Must be comfortable working with all types of learners, and audiences. As a position of leadership, it is also the responsibility of the Programming Coordinator to act as a role model for summer students and set an example of positive behaviour and respect for ideas.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement a variety of learning strategies to engage diverse audiences at a meaningful level.
- Coordinate and deliver school and public programs – general, curriculum-based, outreach, children/youth, adult/senior, special events, tours, both on and off-site.
- Complete performance evaluations for all programming activities. Regularly evaluate and report on program performance to ensure goals and objectives are being achieved.
- Assist with developing marketing materials and public communication strategies as related to programming.
- Coordinate program bookings, working with visitor services.
- Assist in training and managing volunteers, and seasonal and part-time staff to deliver programming.
- Participate in keeping public and private spaces clean and sanitized; including foyer, exhibits, washrooms and museum grounds as needed.
Knowledge and Experience
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant field AND/OR a combination of education and experience in developing and managing public programming.
- An understanding of Indigenous relations in this region; additionally, familiarity with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the relevant Calls to Action for Museums is an asset. This knowledge can be through education, lived or worked experience.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in program delivery, ideally in a non-profit/museum setting.
- Knowledge of the BC Curriculum an asset.
- First Aid Level 1 certification required.
Abilities and Skills
- Experience working with children.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills marked by professionalism, teamwork, and courtesy.
- Strong computer skills, in particular knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Canva, WordPress.
- Supervisory and leadership experience an asset.
- Ability to work independently without day-to-day supervision while still collaborating in a small team environment.
- Ability to interact and communicate with large groups of people from a variety of backgrounds and educational levels and explain concepts to a variety of audiences.
- Strength and mobility to stand for extended periods, work an active shift, work outside, navigate stairs and lift weights reasonable weights
We are looking for these personal qualities:
- Initiative: We need someone who has ideas as well as someone who can come up with creative solutions!
- Reliability: We must be able to count on you to ensure the success of our programs.
- Judgement: Things evolve rapidly, being able to make decisions with discernment is an essential quality to being successful in this position
- Detail Oriented: the details matter!