Manager of Culture - Port Alberni, Canada - City of Port Alberni

City of Port Alberni

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Port Alberni, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

City of Port Alberni:

Manager of Culture:

The City of Port Alberni is a community of over 19,000 people. Located centrally on Vancouver _Island, we are a wellserviced and growing municipality that offers residents affordable west _coast living, as well as proximity to oceans, lakes, rivers and mountains._

The City of Port Alberni is currently looking for a
MANAGER OF CULTURE to join a progressive and dynamic organization that provides a full range of programs and services to taxpayers.

This position reports to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture and focuses on ensuring rich offerings in heritage, music, art, placemaking and events are provided throughout the Alberni Valley.

Responsibilities:

Plans, coordinates and directs the operations and programs of the Alberni Valley Museum and the City's heritage and cultural facilities
Supervises the work of Museum curatorial, technical and other personnel
Develops and implements marketing plans and related materials for the City's heritage facilities and operations
Develops, coordinates and directs Museum collections and program policies
Works closely with the managers of the McLean Mill National Historic Site
Oversees operations and conservation at all Cityowned heritage facilities
Liaises with all local heritage and cultural societies to ensure appropriate offerings are available throughout community
Prepares proposals for grants and donations from various sources; prepares and manages capital and operating budgets
Attends internal and external meetings in an administrative and/or consultative capacity.

Qualifications & Experience:

Completion of a Bachelor or Master's degree in Museology, History, Anthropology or related discipline, along with a minimum of five years of related Museum experience
Proven ability to lead and supervise staff
Ability to work in a collaborative manner with a wide range of community partners
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Possession of a valid BC Class 5 driver's license
Successful completion of a Police Information Check

Attention:
Human Resources

By mail:
City of Port Alberni, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1V8

_We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that __only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted._**Education : Bachelor's degree

Experience : 5 years or more