Executive Director Jobs

The Museum & Archives of Vernon (also known as Vernon Museum) has over 20,000 objects, from ball gowns to cannon balls! The Vernon Museum features exhibits, acquires and preserves archives, runs programs, and rents space to showcase the rich history and create an understanding of the North Okanagan.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to and working collaboratively with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for leading the Vernon Museum’s people and operations and driving its success.

The Executive Director is responsible for managing staff and volunteers, writing grants, spearheading fundraising efforts, managing financials, and developing strategic plans, budgets, policies and procedures. This role also maintains relationships with external stakeholders, is the museum’s key spokesperson, and represents the museum at events.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Our ideal candidate has experience in the non-profit world, preferably in a previous role as Museum Curator or similar. The individual is well-versed in financial management, budget development, grant writing and fundraising. Additionally, this person is no stranger to leading, managing and motivating staff, and is passionate about ensuring a positive, thriving workplace culture.

Most importantly, the Executive Director must have a genuine interest in history, the community, and the work of the Museum.

HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time, salaried position working on-site in the heart of Vernon. Some evening and weekend work may be occasionally required.

The starting salary for this role is $55,000 (negotiable based on experience and skills). The successful individual will also receive extended health benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are requested to submit their cover letter and resume to [email protected](please include the job title in the subject line). No telephone or walk-in inquiries please.

The Museum & Archives of Vernon is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications from women, men, and gender nonconforming people, people of color, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of the museum.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Museum & Archives of Vernon is located on the Ancestral, Traditional and Unceded Territory of the Okanagan Nation and the Syilx People.