Position Posting
Museum Programmer
(1 Position Available) Term of Employment:Full-time, Term (Approximately 18 months)
Article 13.05 c) Should an internal applicant be awarded the term position; they shall revert to their former position at the expiration of the leave.Rate of Pay:Band 3: $27.41 - $30.11 per hour (Subject to CUPE 1015 Agreement) Location:Lloydminster Museum + ArchivesDuties:
Reporting to the Manager, Lloydminster Museum + Archives, the Museum Programmer will be responsible for developing and delivering programs and interactive guided tours that meet expectations for museums and other non-classroom educational settings, and that have clear ties to the Saskatchewan school curriculum. The position will also develop programs utilizing the museum's collections that can be offered at a school in a classroom setting by either museum staff or classroom teacher. They will be responsible for networking with local teachers and school groups of various grade levels as well as indigenous groups and knowledge keepers. Furthermore, the position will train staff and volunteers in the delivery of educational programs, public/special events programs, and birthday party programs.
Key Accountabilities

• Develop education programs and resources for teachers, that meet objectives identified by the Saskatchewan curriculum.
• Develop and deliver engaging public tours for visitors of various ages and abilities that engage them with exhibitions of local history, heritage homesteads, and national travelling exhibitions.
• Provide curriculum-based tour activities and art making workshops for students in Grades 2-12.
• Develop cultural programs in collaboration with First Nations Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
• Utilize the Lloydminster Museum + Archives programming collection to develop hands-on, object-based learning initiatives.
• In conjunction with the Collections Coordinator, develop exhibition resource documents for teachers, volunteers, and coworkers.
• Lead and develop programs for adults with learning disabilities.
• Develop and plan all birthday party programs and train staff accordingly.
• Train/coordinate volunteers and liaise with volunteer/community groups.
• Assist with facility bookings and registrations in our Intelli Registration software.
• Coordinate instructors for workshop and classes, prepare invoicing and contracts.
• Assist in the training of summer students.

General Duties:

• Liaise with teachers, principals and school board representatives and other organizations to build awareness of programs.
• Communicate with instructors for supplies and project plans
• Communicate with customers, parents, community partners, schools, businesses, and artists to ensure successful programming.
• Manage budget and pricing for program operations.
• Assist on curatorial projects as necessary including development of gallery tours and related programs
• Assist with marketing on educational programs on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and You Tube, and create copy for website program listings.

Other

• Other related duties as required.
• Must be able to adhere to and implement the City of Lloydminster's Safety Management System

Schedule:
Standard hours are Monday-Friday, with regular weekends and evening shifts for programs and events. The position is occasionally office-based, with programs occurring in galleries, arts studios and in outdoor display areas and in unheated heritage buildings. Working conditions shift with seasonal programming trends. Regular evening and weekend shifts are required for programming and special events.Qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary Certificate in Education, Recreation, Event Planning or a directly related discipline from a recognized institution with three years directly related experience is required, OR a post-secondary diploma in Education, Recreation, Event Planning or a directly related discipline from a recognized institution with two years directly related experience.
• Experience in arts and heritage, education, program planning, or event programming is required.
• The ability to interpret curriculum documents to develop lesson plans for education programs.
• The ability to lead and manage a classroom of 30 students, including persons with disabilities.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, while being accountable to one's own work;
• Excellent written communication, including ability to write lesson plans/guides for activities.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills and experience.
• Ability to engage and maintain and audience in an educational setting
• Strong abilities in time management, memorization, organization, and problem solving.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, in historical houses, workshops and arts studios.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License registered in Alberta or Saskatchewan with an acceptable Driver's Abstract is required. This position will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business purposes.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
• Successful applicant must provide proof of qualifications.
• Applicants with international education will be required to include an Academic Credential Assessment with application.

Closing Date:July 28, 2025Posting Type:Internal & ExternalApplication Information:The City of Lloydminster offers consistent working hours that afford a positive quality of life, a competitive salary/benefit package, and is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or require further information on this position, please contact us. All applications must be sent to the Employee Relations team and received by the closing date.

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