Programs and Volunteer Coordinator - Western Development Museum Moose Jaw
Western Development Museum, Moose Jaw
Deadline: August 27, 2025 - September 07, 2025
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Programs and Volunteer Coordinator supports the WDM in achieving its public trust responsibilities through the delivery of comprehensive and dynamic learning programs for diverse audiences. Implements the WDM Volunteer Program locally. Undertakes special projects as assigned by the Museum Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plans, develops, and delivers curriculum-based and public programs related to Saskatchewan history
• Ensures programs align with provincial curriculum and Museum goals
• Collaborates with staff to evaluate, update, and improve programming
• Builds and maintains relationships with educators, school boards, and community partners
• Conducts annual evaluations and gathers feedback to improve programs
• Develops and tracks performance measures for programming success
• Recruits, orients, trains, and evaluates volunteers
• Develops volunteer roles and job descriptions based on Museum needs
• Schedules volunteers and integrates them into all areas of Museum operations
• Plans and carries out volunteer recruitment campaigns (ads, social media, events, etc.)
• Oversees volunteer involvement in events and programs, providing support and supervision
• Maintains accurate volunteer records and reports participation statistics
• Works with Corporate Office to promote local programming and support social media initiatives
• Supervises programming staff, volunteers, and summer students
• Assists in drafting funding proposals for educational and public programming
• Responds to educator inquiries and manages program registrations
• Maintains accurate records and prepares reports on program and volunteer activities
• Ensures volunteer information and engagement data are current and well-documented
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Requires a relevant undergraduate degree
• Minimum 3–4 years of related experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The work schedule is full time with 72 hours per 2 week pay period. This position is primarily in an office setting at the Moose Jaw location with occasional travel within the province and regularly within the Moose Jaw area. This position includes paid sick leave, participation in the Public Employees’ Pension Plan (with employer contribution matching) and health and dental benefits as per the WDM Benefits Package.
A detailed job description outlining duties, accountabilities, working conditions and salary is available at www.wdm.ca/careers.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit your cover letter and resume as one document to careers@wdm.ca, outlining your qualifications and experience to be considered by September 7, 2025, attention:
Museum Associate Selection Committee
Western Development Museum – Moose Jaw
50 Diefenbaker Drive
Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L9
careers@wdm.ca
The Programs and Volunteer Coordinator supports the WDM in achieving its public trust responsibilities through the delivery of comprehensive and dynamic learning programs for diverse audiences. Implements the WDM Volunteer Program locally. Undertakes special projects as assigned by the Museum Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plans, develops, and delivers curriculum-based and public programs related to Saskatchewan history
• Ensures programs align with provincial curriculum and Museum goals
• Collaborates with staff to evaluate, update, and improve programming
• Builds and maintains relationships with educators, school boards, and community partners
• Conducts annual evaluations and gathers feedback to improve programs
• Develops and tracks performance measures for programming success
• Recruits, orients, trains, and evaluates volunteers
• Develops volunteer roles and job descriptions based on Museum needs
• Schedules volunteers and integrates them into all areas of Museum operations
• Plans and carries out volunteer recruitment campaigns (ads, social media, events, etc.)
• Oversees volunteer involvement in events and programs, providing support and supervision
• Maintains accurate volunteer records and reports participation statistics
• Works with Corporate Office to promote local programming and support social media initiatives
• Supervises programming staff, volunteers, and summer students
• Assists in drafting funding proposals for educational and public programming
• Responds to educator inquiries and manages program registrations
• Maintains accurate records and prepares reports on program and volunteer activities
• Ensures volunteer information and engagement data are current and well-documented
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Requires a relevant undergraduate degree
• Minimum 3–4 years of related experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The work schedule is full time with 72 hours per 2 week pay period. This position is primarily in an office setting at the Moose Jaw location with occasional travel within the province and regularly within the Moose Jaw area. This position includes paid sick leave, participation in the Public Employees’ Pension Plan (with employer contribution matching) and health and dental benefits as per the WDM Benefits Package.
A detailed job description outlining duties, accountabilities, working conditions and salary is available at www.wdm.ca/careers.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit your cover letter and resume as one document to careers@wdm.ca, outlining your qualifications and experience to be considered by September 7, 2025, attention:
Museum Associate Selection Committee
Western Development Museum – Moose Jaw
50 Diefenbaker Drive
Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L9
careers@wdm.ca