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Reporting to the Manager, LCSC, the Museum Programmer will be responsible for developing and delivering programs and interactive guided tours that meet expectations for museums and other non-classroom educational settings, and that have clear ties to the Saskatchewan school curriculum. The position will also develop programs utilizing the museum’s collections that can be offered at a school in a classroom setting by either museum staff or classroom teacher. They will be responsible for networking with local teachers and school groups of various grade levels as well as indigenous groups and knowledge keepers. Furthermore, the position will train staff and volunteers in the delivery of educational programs, public/special events programs, and birthday party programs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:
•Develop education programs and resources for teachers, that meet objectives identified by the Saskatchewan curriculum.
•Develop and deliver engaging public tours for visitors of various ages and abilities that engage them with exhibitions of local history, heritage homesteads, and national travelling exhibitions.
•Provide curriculum-based tour activities and art making workshops for students in Grades 2-12.
•Develop cultural programs in collaboration with First Nations Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
•Utilize the LCSC’s programming collection to develop hands-on, object-based learning initiatives.
•In conjunction with the Collections Coordinator, develop exhibition resource documents for teachers, volunteers, and coworkers.
•Lead and develop programs for adults with learning disabilities.
•Develop and plan all birthday party programs and train staff accordingly.
•Train/coordinate volunteers and liaise with volunteer/community groups.
•Assist with facility bookings and registrations in our Intelli Registration software.
•Coordinate instructors for workshop and classes, prepare invoicing and contracts.
•Assist in the training of summer students.

General Duties:
•Liaise with teachers, principals and school board representatives and other organizations to build awareness of programs.
•Communicate with instructors for supplies and project plans
•Communicate with customers, parents, community partners, schools, businesses, and artists to ensure successful programming.
•Manage budget and pricing for program operations.
•Assist on curatorial projects as necessary including development of gallery tours and related programs
•Assist with marketing on educational programs on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and You Tube, and create copy for website program listings.

Other
•Other related duties as required.
•Must be able to adhere to and implement the City of Lloydminster’s Safety Management System

Qualifications:

•Completion of a post-secondary Certificate in Education, Recreation, Event Planning or a directly related discipline from a recognized institution with three years directly related experience is required, OR a post-secondary diploma in Education, Recreation, Event Planning or a directly related discipline from a recognized institution with two years directly related experience.
•Experience in arts and heritage, education, program planning, or event programming is required.
•The ability to interpret curriculum documents to develop lesson plans for education programs.
•The ability to lead and manage a classroom of 30 students, including persons with disabilities.
•Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, while being accountable to one’s own work;
•Excellent written communication, including ability to write lesson plans/guides for activities.
•Excellent presentation and public speaking skills and experience.
•Ability to engage and maintain and audience in an educational setting
•Strong abilities in time management, memorization, organization, and problem solving.
•Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
•Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, in historical houses, workshops and arts studios.
•A valid Class 5 Driver’s License registered in Alberta or Saskatchewan with an acceptable Driver’s Abstract is required. This position will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business purposes.


The Lloydminster Cultural & Science Centre (LCSC) is hiring for the permanent position of Museum Programmer as we prepare to move to a new location. The LCSC’s relocation has provided an opportunity to evaluate our current program portfolio and develop new programs and services that meet the needs of our changing community.