Job Brief
The Galt Museum & Archives is currently inviting applications for the term relief position of Museum Curator
(non-permanent term relief position; approximately 17 months, ending March 31, 2023)
The City of Lethbridge ( www.lethbridge.ca ) proudly acknowledges that we are located at the heart of Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot) Territory, home of Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Piikani (Montana, USA) First Nations. Lethbridge is also located within the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III. The City of Lethbridge recognizes the diversity of our community and is working to ensure programs, services, facilities, and employment opportunities are inclusive to all people.
The Opportunity:
The Galt Museum & Archives is currently inviting applications for the term relief position of Museum Curator. This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished Curator working in a term capacity, to showcase their talents in developing and maintaining engaging exhibitions the Galt is widely recognized for.
The Role:
Reporting to the CEO/Executive Director, the Curator is responsible for the care, exhibition, interpretation and acquisition of artifacts related to southwestern Alberta human history. This will include the research and development of exhibitions and collections; the recommendation of acquisitions; and the supervision of the physical care and exhibition of the collections and loaned material. You will maintain an up-to-date knowledge of western Canadian history, as well as museum best practices and standards, and will conduct scholarly research related to the collections, the production of exhibitions, presentations, and publications. The Curator will supervise and provide direction to departmental staff and volunteers. The Curator may also assist with budget and grant preparation relative to this area.
Your professional skill set:
Those interested in this opportunity should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Canadian History and a minimum of five years of Curatorial work experience, ideally with some museum administration background. Our successful candidate will have extensive experience in community engagement with diverse communities. Candidates should possess excellent communications, analytical and reasoning skills, and have the demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative team environment.
Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly Wage: $43.10 per hour
For further information on this opportunity, please contact:
Darrin Martens, CEO/Executive Director of the Galt Museum by email at: darrin.martens@galtmuseum.com
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application or resume with cover letter, accompanied by 3 work-related references to:
humanresources@lethbridge.ca
Closing Date: Friday, October 8th, 2021, at 11:59 p.m.
All candidates are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.