Programs & Volunteer Coordinator (Term) - WDM North Battleford
Western Development Museum, North Battleford
Deadline: January 22, 2026 - February 27, 2026
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 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
The work schedule is full-time with 72 hours per 2-week pay period. 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 https://wdm.ca/about/careers/.
Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Please send your application to:
Programs & Volunteer Coordinator Selection Committee
Western Development Museum - North Battleford
Highways 16 & 40
North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y1
nbcareers@wdm.ca
Written or email applications only please.
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 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
The work schedule is full-time with 72 hours per 2-week pay period. 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 https://wdm.ca/about/careers/.
Applications will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Please send your application to:
Programs & Volunteer Coordinator Selection Committee
Western Development Museum - North Battleford
Highways 16 & 40
North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y1
nbcareers@wdm.ca
Written or email applications only please.