EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Program Coordinator/Curator
ORGANIZATION: Conception Bay Museum (Harbour Grace, NL)
EMPLOYMENT DATE: mid May – mid October 2025 (employment dates are flexible)
AD POSTING DATE: March 24, 2025

THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Conception Bay Museum is seeking a Program Coordinator/Curator for the 2025 season.

ABOUT US:
Based inside the old Customs House, the Conception Bay Museum is a 50-year-old heritage institution in Harbour Grace, NL. Our museum features several exhibits on local and regional history, and our grounds host public and private events throughout the summer.

DUTIES:
• Overseeing the management and upgrading of the Museum’s archives using the Past Perfect software program.
• Providing guided tours to the visiting public.
• Maintaining the Museum’s online presence (i.e., website and social media).
• Managing the Museum’s day-to-day summer operations, which include:
o overseeing summer student employment programs,
o controlling daily cash flows, and
o planning and supporting local events (e.g., Museum’s upcoming 50th anniversary celebrations).
• Partnering with local tourism operators, destination management organizations, municipalities, and associated non-profit groups, as required, on relevant heritage initiatives.
• Overseeing the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).
• Compiling regular progress reports for the Museum Executive.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to take initiative on outreach projects.
• Working understanding of web platforms (e.g., WordPress, Facebook, etc.).
• Working knowledge of the history of Harbour Grace, Conception Bay North, and the province considered a strong asset.

The following are considered assets:
• Post-secondary degree/education.
• Experience with Past Perfect and other data collections software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.) and graphic design programs (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.).

SALARY: To be negotiated; commensurate with experience.

TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION: Email your cover letter and resume to Brenda Hunt-Stevenson, Co-Chair, at brendahuntstevenson@gmail.com. In your email’s subject header, please write “Museum Job Application – Program Coordinator/Curator.”

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: April 11, 2025, 11:59 p.m. NT