BC Interior Forestry Museum Society Job Posting: Museum Operations Manager

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team at the Revelstoke Forestry Museum. Managing the day-to-day operations of the museum, this position reports to the Museum Board of Directors.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Managing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the museum, gift shop and grounds
• Maintaining and developing museum collections and archives
• Assisting the Board with development of museum policies and procedures
• Hiring, supervising, and coaching staff as needed
• Managing grants and projects that have been approved by the Board
• Assisting the Board with budgets and financial controls
• Organizing museum programs and fundraising events
• Liaising with our partners in tourism, forestry and education and continuing to support our growing presence in the community
• Greeting and interacting visitors while ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for guests and staff
• Attends board and committee meetings; and produces a monthly written report to the board

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management experience
• Self starter with Functional Self-Management and Problem-Solving skills
• Strong administrative skills, proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Experience with grant writing and budgeting
• Project Management and leadership skills
• An enthusiasm and interest in the history and current management of BC Forestry References will be required

This is a Seasonal Position: a minimum of 35 hours/week at $30/hour for 5 months, June

through October. Flexible part-time hours in the off season. Think of all those pow days.

Closing Date: May 20, 2025 – Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting will remain open until the position is filled

Start Date: Full-time hours starting around June , depending on the successful applicant’s

availability.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to secretary@bcforestrymuseum.ca