EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Aanischaaukamikw is the cultural centre for the nine Cree communities of Eeyou Istchee in Northern Quebec. This major new facility is located in Oujé-Bougoumou, QC, a community of 700 persons. Aanischaaukamikw is a multi-purpose cultural entity, bringing together regional cultural programming for the Cree Nation for all to share on-site and throughout the communities. Aanischaaukamikw is presently seeking a:
COORDINATOR OF COLLECTIONS & EXHIBITIONS ACCI is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual for the position of Coordinator of Collections & Exhibitions. The Coordinator of Collections & Exhibitions is responsible for coordinating Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute’s Collections Department, related programs and assists with administrative duties. The Coordinator of Collections & Exhibitions supervises all staff in the Collections Department and ensures the proper and efficient running of the department. The Coordinator participates in establishing, organizing and promoting Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute’s collections and exhibits programs through on site, off site and online projects. The Coordinator of Collections & Exhibitions will take as his or her main goal, the organization of excellent collections programming with a commitment to raising Aanischaaukamikw’s profile regionally, nationally and internationally, and excels in managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and partners. The Coordinator of Collections & Exhibitions will assign work to the Library, Archives and Museum and support staff and may be asked to make hiring recommendations. The Coordinator will ensure that policies and procedures relating to Collections are followed as well as maintain complete and accurate collections related information for Aanischaaukamikw and provide feedback in the form of reports for Aanischaaukamikw management and Board about Collections activities. QUALIFICATIONS, ABILITITIES AND EXPERIENCE * A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Museum Studies, Museum Education, History, Education, or related field * Experience in collections department administration in a museum setting, in a role related to collections management, registration or exhibitions. * Demonstrated knowledge of collections management policies and procedures and the ability to implement these and adapt to the needs of an emerging museum. * Cultural understanding of issues related to the display, storage and development of Cree collections (particularly sensitive and sacred collections) * Experience in supervising staff, volunteers and interns * Two years of experience working on a collections management database, preferably as a systems administrator or super user * Excellent skills in team leadership in a complex environment * Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills * Ability to assemble and evaluate budgets and statistics * Ability to organize and express information in clear, logical sequence * Knowledge of James Bay Cree history and familiarity with Cree culture an asset * Excellent speaking and writing skills in English, with French being a definite asset * Fluency in Cree with the ability to communicate in both of Canada’s official languages is a significant asset PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Supervises staff in the Collections and Exhibitions department section of the Programs Department * Organize workloads, develop work plans, effectively prioritize, project budgets and schedules. * Assist the Director of Programs in the development and maintenance of budgets * Coordinate the work of the curator, conservator, archivist, librarian, collections officer/ registrar and other temporarily contracted employees. * Coordinate editing, design, and production of Exhibition related interpretive materials with other museum departments. * Develop, in collaboration with Director of Programs and Education staff, lectures, symposia, film, visual art, and music series and other public programs in conjunction with temporary exhibitions and permanent collections displays. * Acts as systems administrator for the collections management system and supervises staff in its use, writes procedures and work flows relating to the collections management system, develops reports * Ensures the proper management of the collections including acquisitions, accessioning, cataloguing, exhibit rotation and other related duties. * Responsible for management of loans to the museum from museums, organizations and individuals. * Responsible for management of loans out. * Responsible for overseeing the work of the Conservator to ensure the overall care and maintenance of the museum collections * Oversees the development of the schedules for bi-annual exhibition rotations * Holds regular team meetings and ensures that team workplans are updated on a quarterly basis. * Works with Facilities Manager and Conservator to monitor the conditions of the collection items on exhibit and the environmental conditions of the exhibits and the technical areas. * Works with the Facilities Manager to ensure the security of the collections in storage and on display. * Coordinates access to collections as required for workshops, visitors or other educational programming that require access to the collection and the exhibitions. * Coordinating orders of supplies for collections activities. * In collaboration with Programs staff, assists with developing collections related research plans and proposals for programs, grants and activities. * Preparation of operational reports to communicate performance and activities related to Aanischaaukamikw’s collections for the ACCI annual report and Board. * Attends staff meetings and make collections related presentations to the management team and Board of Directors as required. * Conducts training, as needed for staff and community members on collections related subjects. * Assists with career development and mentoring opportunities for Collections and Exhibitions staff. * Collaborates with other cultural organizations on joint projects and works to develop effective partnerships within the region, province, country and internationally. * Writes collections related grant applications and seeks external sources of funding for collections based projects. * Any other responsibilities and tasks assigned by the Director of Programs as they relate to Collections and Exhibitions. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS * Self-confidence, optimism, persistence, and stamina * A disciplined, multi-faceted and organized individual with the personal flexibility to deal simultaneously with a variety of situations * Commitment to working in a participatory, team-based environment * Strong attention to detail * Ability to work under tight deadlines * Strong editorial and writing skills and an understanding of different audiences * Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with digital formats, and collections database systems administration * Basic graphic design skills * Ability to build positive relationships with the organization’s partners and supporters * An open, friendly communicator with superior interpersonal skills SALARY AND WORKING CONDITIONS * Full Time: 35 hours per week * 1 year contract position, with the possibility of extension * Salary based on ACCI salary scale, relevant experience and education Please send your application and curriculum vitae via regular mail, fax or email by Friday July 7, 2017 at 5:00 pm to the following address: Rob Imrie Director of Programs Aanischaaukamikw Cree Cultural Institute 205 Opemiska Meskino P.O./C.P. 1168 Ouje-Bougoumou, Quebec G0W 3C0 Tel: 418-745-2444 Ext. 2101 Fax: 418-745-2324 Email: rob.im...@creeculture.ca<mailto:rob.im...@creeculture.ca> We thank everyone that applies, but only the chosen candidates for an interview will be contacted. <http://aka.ms/weboutlook> ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
