Position Available:
Chief Program Officer and Curator, Dalnavert Museum, Winnipeg

The Manitoba Historical Society invites applications for a new full-time position, the Chief Program Officer and Curator of the Dalnavert Museum in Winnipeg. Reporting directly to the Executive of the Society, the Chief Program Officer and Curator will be responsible for all aspects of the Museum, its contents, programs, fund-raising, and its interactions with the public.

Summary of duties of the position:

The successful applicant for the position of Chief Program Officer and Curator:

Dalnavert, built in 1895 as the home of Hugh John Macdonald, is a designated National Historic Site, standing in its own grounds in the heart of the City of Winnipeg. The house was acquired by the Society in 1970, restored to its original condition, and furnished with period furniture and artifacts. The present exhibits give visitors an excellent idea of what a well-appointed Victorian home was like, but there is plenty of scope for change and innovation. Associated with the Museum is a modern Visitors’ Centre, opened in 2005, which contains a gift shop, an auditorium, a small kitchen, and staff offices and workrooms, including the Society’s own administrative office.

For further information about the Manitoba Historical Society and the Dalnavert Museum, please see our website at www.mhs.mb.ca.

Applications for the position of Chief Program Officer and Curator, including a letter of application, a resumé, and the names of three persons who can comment on the applicant’s experience and abilities, should be sent to:

President,
Manitoba Historical Society
61 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 1N7

Applications may also be made by email to president@mhs.mb.ca. To be guaranteed of consideration, all applications must be received by 15 May 2010.

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Page posted: 18 April 2010