EDUCATION COORDINATOR JAPANESE CANADIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
Job Information
The Japanese Canadian National Museum (JCNM) requires an Education Coordinator to plan and offer educational programs for youth and community members. The JCNM is part of the National Nikkei Museum & Heritage Centre, a multi-use facility in Burnaby, BC. The Centre’s mission is to preserve and promote Japanese Canadian history, arts, and culture through vibrant programs and exhibits that connect generations and inspire diverse audiences.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director-Curator, the Education Coordinator oversees all aspects of the school programs and other educational experiences at the JCNM, including some fundraising, promotional and general administrative work. This is a permanent part-time position averaging 20 hours/week.
Responsibilities:
- Tours: Conduct educational tours, communicate with teachers for bookings, coordinate
volunteer presentations.
- Programs: development and management of resource kits and other education programs.
- Staff: supervise volunteers.
- Promotion: oversee publicity and promotion of education programs.
- Fundraising: work with the Director-Curator to investigate and prepare applications for
grants, and sponsorship opportunities for Education programs.
- Administration: provides advice on budgets, programs and procedures related to the
Education programs.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelors degree related to education, museum studies, history or related experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work well without supervision.
- Ability to work with all age groups
- Experience with supervising staff and volunteers.
- Ability to work within budgets.
- Ability to work with tight deadlines.
- Strong familiarity with basic computer programs (excel, word, filemaker) and high comfort level with email and the web.
- Knowledge of Canadian and local history.
For further information, please check our website at www.jcnm.ca
Application deadline: AUGUST 6, 2011
Resumes will be accepted by email to HR@nikkeiplace.org.
We thank everyone for their interest, but only those being interviewed will be contacted.
