Uxbridge Historical Centre

Description:

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all operations the Uxbridge Historical Centre in accordance with museum

mandate, vision, mission, and goals. Tasks include but are not limited to; collections management,
exhibition development, facilities management, grant writing, staff supervision, and policy
development

• Maintain up-to-date information on and seek alternative sources of funding, grants, sponsorships,

and public/private partnerships; prepare grant applications and liaise with the appropriate granting
agencies

• Collaborate on and develop key museum policies, projects, and events in accordance with

Standards for Community Museums in Ontario with stakeholder groups. Groups include but are
not limited to; Museum Advisory Committee, Township of Uxbridge senior staff, Uxbridge Township
Council, Uxbridge-Scott Historical Society, other interest groups

• Manage the operation of UHC site and staff within budget; provide input into and administer

annual operating budget; provide input into museum’s capital budget and facilities maintenance
requirements.

• Train and supervise Assistant Curator/Programming & Events Coordinator, seasonal students,

interns, and volunteers; oversees external contract staff

• Liaise with stakeholders and contribute to the development and implementation of new activities

and partnerships related to history, culture, and tourism

• Ensure that all Township Health and Safety and Occupational Health & Safety Act policies and

procedures are adhered to; maintain site’s regular health and safety monitoring program; represent
UHC on the Township’s Joint Health and Safety Committee.

• Respond to and execute research requests related to the UHC, collection, and Township of

Uxbridge history