Job Title: Executive Director
Institution/Organization: Old Log Church Museum
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon
Start Date of Position: Negotiable, January 2015
Weblink to Institution: www.oldlogchurchmuseum.ca
Salary: TBD
Job Description:
The Yukon Church Heritage Society (YCHS) is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director on
behalf of the Old Log Church Museum. The Old Log Church Museum is a small community museum and
is responsible for documenting, preserving and sharing Yukon’s spirited history. The permanent
collection of the OLCM has 4500+ objects in the collection ranging from archival materials to
ecclesiastical vestments and artifacts.
Working with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide leadership and management to
advance the mission, mandate, vision, values and strategic directions of the museum. The Executive
Director is responsible for the overall management of museum operations including: overseeing
financials, demonstrating leadership, policy and standards development, administrative duties, strategic
planning, collections management, exhibition research and interpretation management, and
coordinating the customer service experience.
The main responsibilities of the position include:
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Meeting annual budgetary and operation targets and objectives by monitoring attendance and
revenues through developing short and long-term strategies
Writing grants for Municipal, Territorial and Federal funding and overseeing contracts
Developing new business opportunities to engage a new and broader audience by expanding
sources of sustainable funding including governmental, corporate sponsorships, grants,
individual contributions, society memberships, and general fundraising
Reviewing, updating, developing and implementing policies, procedures, and museum standards
Representing the museum to the heritage community
Developing a strong and positive working relationship with the YCHS Board and attending
monthly meetings, providing status reports and updates as required
Enhancing the external position of the museum through collaboration with the local arts and
heritage community, business partners and the general public on a local, territorial and national
level
Recruiting, training and supervising summer students, interns and contractors
Coordinating and ensuring an excellent customer service experience
Maintaining clear and accurate collection records as well as administration, human resources,
and bookkeeping
Overseeing the display, storage, security, preservation and maintenance of all collection items
Researching, curating and presenting exhibitions and assisting with research enquiries
Documenting and monitoring environmental conditions in displays, storage areas
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Reviewing and updating current programming initiatives as well as creating new programs and
activities
Supporting the development of all communications such as press releases, website and social
media updates, newsletter productions
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
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Post-secondary education in Museum Studies, Museum Management, Curatorial Studies or a
related field of study
A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in the cultural heritage field with evidence of
supervisory duties
A sound knowledge of Canadian museum standards, ethical practices, policies and procedures
Ability to work independently and a be a self-starter
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
A proven track record in writing grant applications and/or executing fundraising activities
Experience with bookkeeping, payroll, and financial management as well as strong
administrative skills and the ability to effectively meet deadlines
Willingness to participate in active engagement with the media, board members, other
museum/heritage groups, educational institutions, and museum visitors
Experience with organizing, creating and delivering interpretive programming
Background in using social media platforms as a marketing and advertising tools
Experience working with museum database software
Willingness to participate in professional development opportunities
Knowledge of Yukon and/or Yukon Anglican Church History is considered an asset
How to apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to: logchurch@klondiker.com attention Hiring Committee or
mail to:
Hiring Committee
Old Log Church Museum
C/o Yukon Church Heritage Society
Box 31461
Whitehorse YT
Y81A 6K8
Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to submit a portfolio with detailed descriptions of
three previous projects they have worked on. Projects may include but are not limited to: exhibition
design or installation, programs, collection work, fundraising campaigns or special event coordinating.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. Review of applications will begin on November 25, 2014.
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.