Education and Program Coordinator | Nisga’a Museum

POSTED: October 6, 2026 CLOSES: October 21, 2026
POSITION: Education and Program Coordinator – Nisga’a Museum
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience – hourly position.
SUPERVISOR: Museum Director/Curator
HOURS: 35 hours per week TERM: Full-time LOCATION: Laxgalts’ap, BC
JOB SUMMARY: Develops, coordinates, and leads Nisga’a Museum public and school programs that foster understanding of Nisga’a history and contribute to enhanced visual arts literacy within and outside of the Nisga’a Nation. This position works collaboratively with local and regional authorities including School District 92, local government programming officers, Nisga’a Valley Health, and tour operators and independent contractors to offer a full suite of programming at the museum; assesses and schedules staff for outreach opportunities related to the museum; develops and implements a training program and supervises museum docents and seasonal staff; tracks museum visitation, admissions, tour and program materials and supplies; and produces reports to support operations and external funding requirements. Serves as an ambassador to engage the broader community and provide support for all museum programs and activities.

DUTIES:

• Create and deliver curriculum-based school programs to be used in the museum, throughout the school district and the Nisga’a Nation;
• Create, deliver and/or contract public programs for a variety of target audiences including activity-based daily programs for visitors;
• Oversee the orientation and on-the-job training and work plans and schedules of seasonal staff and volunteers engaged in visitor tracking, tour
  and program delivery;
• Maintain records and produce operational reports related to public and school programs and total museum visitors including tracking of number
  of participants by program, daily visitation, outreach, tour performance and audience evaluation, and all associated materials and supplies to
  ensure adequate staff and materials are available for program delivery that meets visitor expectations;
• Provide budget and financial tracking as required for programs and related marketing; assist in preparation of annual museum budget and grant
  applications relative to programming, seasonal staffing, and promotions;
• Assist with the preparation of temporary and permanent exhibits by suggesting themes, preparing plans and storylines, selection of objects and if
  requested, assists with exhibit installation
• Assist with planning and development of educational content and programmatic elements for rotating permanent and temporary exhibitions;
• Develop content for museum website, social media, and program related promotional materials and update social media/websites with programs,
  hours, and other important information as required;
• Assist with Nisga’a Museum special events and programs (set down, staffing, clean up etc.) as needed;
• Open and close the Museum, including the gift shop/cash register when assigned;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and as directed, attend meetings and
  represent the museum on external committees;
• Respond promptly to public telephone, in-person, and email inquiries relative to areas of responsibility and general questions;
• Assist the Museum Director / Curator with a variety of tasks on a project basis and act as museum administrative support when needed;
• Other related duties.
  
  EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required;
• University Degree or post-secondary coursework in Education, Museum Studies, History, Visual Arts, or a related discipline is highly desirable;
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience working in a museum, art gallery, cultural or educational institution, or similar setting;
• Experience with public speaking or program delivery for a cultural or educational institution, or similar organization preferred;
• Supervisory experience preferred.
  
  KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including public speaking;
• Ability to interact with and engage audiences with varying ages and backgrounds;
• Ability to meet deadlines, maintain program and administrative priorities, and adapt to shifting priorities and timelines;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment;
• Attention to customer service principals and ability to read audiences and adapt programming to enhance visitor experience;
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with attention to detail;
• Ability to exercise initiative and make decisions in accordance with museum policies and applicable rules and regulations;
• High degree of competency in preparing written materials, reports and educational program materials;
• Proficient use of standard Microsoft Office applications and competency with computerized database systems;
• Knowledge of Nisga’a history and culture and ability to speak and write the Nisga’a language is an asset;
• Knowledge of BC school curriculum guidelines and learning styles highly desirable;
• Knowledge of professional educational and museological ethics, standards, and practices highly desirable;
• Must be flexible and willing to work on several different projects at varying levels of responsibility.
  The successful candidate will be required to have/complete/provide:

1. A valid BC Drivers’ license with recent drivers’ abstract;
2. Three recent work related references;
3. The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal record check.
   
   This opportunity is open to all current regular, seasonal, and casual employees of Nisga’a Lisims Government. Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter describing their qualifications and experience prior to 5:00 pm on October 21, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that social media checks are part of the recruitment process.