Culture & Heritage Coordinator (Seasonal)

at  Town of Huntsville

An excellent career opportunity, to help build on the strengths of a great team, awaits you in the Town of Huntsville. An excellent seasonal opportunity awaits you in the Town of Huntsville. If you want to work in a community in one of the most beautiful natural settings in Canada that offers a great quality of life with all the amenities, this job is for you! Located in Ontario’s cottage country, Huntsville has a vibrant downtown and offers many cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities.
We are looking for the following seasonal position, with potential for extension at Muskoka Heritage Place.
Reporting to the Manager of Muskoka Heritage Place, the Culture & Heritage Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall creation, delivery, implementation, evaluation, and administration of culture and heritage and educational programs and special events to ensure continual optimization of the Community Services Department and that support Community Services and MHP’s strategic priorities and goals.
In this role you will ensure quality of service through creative planning, ongoing evaluation and problem solving. This position will lead special projects relevant to programming, support the Collections Coordinator with in-house and travelling exhibitions, and seek out grant opportunities as necessary to fund these projects.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

The ideal candidate will possess or be pursuing a diploma in Arts Administration, Cultural Management/Planning, Event Management, Museum Studies, Education, Cultural Studies, or a related field. A minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in cultural and/or heritage programming, community development, event planning, administration, leadership, and service delivery. Strong communication, facilitation, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential, as is a general knowledge of relevant standards, regulations, and legislation. A valid Class “G” driver’s is necessary. Experience with facility booking software programs, such as PerfectMind, and certifications in First Aid, CPR, Smart Serve and Food Handlers are considered assets.
The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
The salary range for this position is $69,651.40 - $76,785.80 based on a 35-hour work week. The Town of Huntsville is committed to providing accommodation throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: $69,651.40-$76,785.80 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-02-1

Please refer the Job description for details