Associate Curator (Community Services Coordinator 1)

ORGANIZATION:
City of Surrey

DEADLINE:
Feb. 11, 2026

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, the City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive the city—and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

WEBSITE:
http://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/jobs-careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The City of Surrey is seeking an Associate Curator for a temporary parental leave position with the Surrey Sports Hall of Fame (SSHOF) at the Museum of Surrey. This role will curate two small SSHOF exhibitions, oversee the implementation and installation of a digital kiosk, and lead public engagement initiatives related to nominations and awareness. The Associate Curator will organize and schedule Board and Committee meetings, ensure nominations are prepared for the 2027 inductee year, and act as lead for the 2027 Induction Ceremony at Surrey City Hall.

Reporting to the Museum Manager, the Associate Curator will collaborate with internal staff, community partners, and sport stakeholders to maintain and advance SSHOF programming. As time permits, the role will also support other curatorial and exhibition initiatives at the Museum of Surrey. This position offers an opportunity to expand expertise in engagement, marketing, and curatorial practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with internal staff and community stakeholders to maintain and promote the Surrey Sports Hall of Fame

  • Develop terms of reference for a new SSHOF Advisory Committee and serve as staff liaison

  • Oversee projects to ensure an accessible and engaging web presence

  • Manage projects within start-up and annual operating budgets

  • Coordinate with City of Surrey staff and community partners

  • Plan and coordinate displays in select civic facilities

  • Write and present reports to City Council, committees, and other audiences

  • Build and maintain relationships with community sports stakeholders

  • Organize and facilitate stakeholder meetings

  • Develop and implement plans for the 2027 Inductee Ceremony and related SSHOF events

  • Support Collections staff with sports artifact and document acquisition planning

  • Liaise with marketing and communications staff to develop promotional campaigns for SSHOF

  • Support additional special exhibitions and initiatives at the Museum of Surrey

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduation from a recognized university or college program with three years of progressively responsible experience, including supervision, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Education in a related discipline such as museum studies, project management, human geography, or sport management

  • Website technical experience or strong applicable knowledge

  • Exhibit curation and design experience

  • Strong facilitation skills

  • Highly developed written communication and report-writing abilities

  • Strong oral communication and public relations skills

  • General knowledge of financial management, audit, and control functions

  • Knowledge of best practices and trends for Sports Halls of Fame or similar institutions is an asset

  • General knowledge of museology practices is an asset

  • Applicants must consent to a Police Information Check/Vulnerable Sector Check

HOW TO APPLY:
All interested applicants are invited to apply online at https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/jobs-careers.

REMUNERATION:
$35.71–$38.98 hourly

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