EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Collections Manager

Job Title: Collections Manager

Institution / Organization: Grand Coteau Heritage & Cultural Centre/Town of Shaunavon

Location: Shaunavon, Saskatchewan
Closing Date: September 10, 2010
E-Mail: gchcc@sasktel.net
Fax number: (306) 297-3668
Salary range: 30 hours/week, $13.00/hour
Web link to Institution http://www.shaunavonmuseum.ca

Job description:
The Collections Manager  will assist the Director in carrying out the operation of the Museum; be responsible for the collections, their use, acquisition, conservation, documentation, cataloguing and research; as well as developing and preparing exhibits.  The Collections Manager will also be responsible for managing the museum’s digitized collection and computer technology.

.QUALIFICATIONS
1.  Formal education in history, museum studies or a related field, with one to three year’s experience in a cultural or non-profit organization.  Combination of experience and education may be considered.  Basic knowledge of history of Shaunavon & area considered an asset.
2.  Demonstrated research skills.
3.  Organizational skills and attention to detail.
4.  Excellent written and oral communication skills.
5.  Teamwork, self-motivation, creativity and leadership skills are a must.
6.  Strong computer skills are essential.  Experience in collections management software is an asset.

Please mail resume to GCHCC, Box 966, Shaunavon, SK  S0N 2M0 or send via e-mail or fax.

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MUSEUM INFO

Summer Hours:

Monday-Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

The Grand Coteau Heritage & Cultural Centre is located in the heart of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan. The Centre houses a museum, art gallery and the Shaunavon Branch of the Chinook Regional Library. Our collection is multi-disciplinary, including artifacts relating to the human history of Shaunavon, fine arts and natural history specimens of the area. A variety of programs and tours are offered in association with our collection, making us more than a collection of objects. Tours are offered on a regular basis throughout the year to school students and can also be provided to other groups upon request. Through our educational programming, we are able to provide opportunities for our public to enjoy the arts, as well as the natural history and the human history of our area.

GCHCC is also a popular locale for community events and special programming including Family Day, Canada Day, Boomtown Days, Halloween and December’s Parade of Lights.

Staff and volunteers work together to “Link Community with Culture”.