Coordinator of Maritime Experiences (Historical/Archival/Cultural Officer 1) - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & HeritageLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: 11/17/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsNova Scotia’s culture and heritage contribute to vibrant communities and enrich the quality of life in every part of the province. The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage invites Nova Scotians to experience and participate in our rich cultural expression.By exploring our past, we appreciate where we come from. This enriches our lives today and give us insight for times ahead. Through investing in our future, we help realize the potential of our people and talents. We foster an environment that embraces ideas and innovation. Jobs are generated and our creative economy flourishes. Encouraging cultural expression brings life to our communities. We each contribute to the province we call home through distinct perspectives and traditions. Together, our diversity defines the uniqueness of Nova Scotia.The Nova Scotia Museum (NSM) consists of 28 museum sites across the province including the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. The NSM values equity, diversity, and inclusion and considers these drivers for necessary institutional change. The NSM acknowledges that history’s exclusionary practices must be addressed, that we are part of a shared heritage, and we will continue to work with community partners to work for change to interpret a more inclusive history.The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (MMA) is oldest and largest Maritime Museum in Canada. The MMA is valuable historical, cultural, and educational institution. It engages the region’s maritime experience in all its breadth and diversity, including our enduring and complex relationships with water and the sea.For more information on the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic please click here: https://maritimemuseum.novascotia.caAbout Our OpportunityThe Coordinator of Maritime Experiences at MMA plays an important role in developing the museum’s outreach and relevancy in maritime museum experiences, especially related to hands-on learning programs with community groups, marginalized communities, and school groups.As the Coordinator you provide interpretive planning and coordination support for the MMA’s waterfront experiences. The coordinator assists with the effective planning, development, delivery, evaluation of interpretive programs to engage, meet and exceed the diverse needs of all museum visitors and stakeholders.As the coordinator you will work closely with CSS Acadia Ship Keeper, Assistant Ship Keeper, and Museum’s Boat Builder to coordinate and organise waterfront experiences, ensuring excellent communication with community stakeholders and partners, and safe and engaging visitor experiences. These may include boat-building programs, visiting ship collaborations, activities related to waterfront festivals/event partnerships, planning to support the development of the Canadian Maritime Heritage District, Boat School, on-the-water experiences, programs in support of the CSS Acadia Interpretive Masterplan, and other activities.As the Coordinator, this position assists with the coordination of volunteers and assists the Curator of Visitor Experience.This position reports to the Manager of Interpretation.Primary Accountabilities

• Increases museum outreach and relevancy in Nova Scotia’s diverse communities, and beyond, through coordination and evaluation of maritime experiences, partnership development, visiting ship collaborations, festivals/event partnerships, maritime experiences, and programs in support of CSS Acadia Interpretive Master Plan and other activities.
• Coordinates the creation and delivery of a consistently high level of interpretive programming at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic including waterfront, onsite gallery experiences and virtual programming with schools and community groups.
• Assists with the monitoring of the boatshed, museum galleries and other public program spaces through regular inspections to ensure safety of visitors and maintain the high quality of museum visitor experience.
• Supports the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and the Nova Scotia Museum in achieving its goals and mandate as required.

Qualifications and ExperienceTo be successful in this role, you have a degree or diploma in a related field and 3 years of related experience, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.You are a team leader and a team player with strong interpersonal skills and can work independently with minimal supervision and work collaboratively with colleagues and community partners. You demonstrate experience supporting and developing partnerships with community groups and have a strong desire to work with public programming, particularly families, youth, and diverse communities. You demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written) and are comfortable speaking in front of groups or assisting with research. You have a human-centered approach in your work and demonstrate organizational and time management skills. You can multi-task, think creatively, and identify interpretive potential at the Museum. You value equity, diversity and inclusion and can demonstrate an understanding how the interpretation that a museum puts forward can make a space feel inclusive or exclusive for its visitors.Computer proficiency is required and with demonstrated knowledge in applicable software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.Assets include:

• Experience working in an interpretive, education or outreach role at a museum, or similar cultural institution.
• Experience working with diverse community groups
• Demonstrated experience working with hand tools, and with hands-on programming.
• Fluent in a second language such as French.
• Knowledge of and interest in Nova Scotia’s cultural, maritime, and natural history.
• Training or certification in museum studies, tourism, education, boat building or other related programs.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offering and eligibility criteria.Working Conditions

• This position includes some weekend duty
• Extended hours during events and occasional holidays (when museum is open) and working outdoors at times.
• It requires flexibility and the ability to be creative, innovative, and resourceful working with limited resources.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless career paths.
• Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: PR 06Salary Range: $1,683.70 - $2,064.63 Bi-WeeklyEmployment Equity Statement:Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link: Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.Quick Apply

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