Description:
- Working closely with Indigenous communities, Elders, and knowledge holders to tell the stories of the site, the importance of the buffalo, and historic and contemporary Indigenous culture.
- Establishing and maintaining beneficial community relationships with stakeholder organizations, including First Nations communities, regional and provincial tourism organizations, and other stakeholders with a special interest in Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. In particular, the position is expected to engage closely and meaningfully with First Nations communities and individuals in achieving the site's strategic and operational activities.
- Managing, directing, and administering the annual operations and public programming of Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site, to ensure the protection and preservation of the historical resources at this internationally-significant historic site for current and future generations.
- Managing the development and implementation of interpretive, educational, and special event programming to communicate the heritage values of this World Heritage Site to provincial, national, and international audiences. This is accomplished by identifying and prioritizing program opportunities, building community partnerships and capacity, establishing funding strategies, and implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of programs delivered.
- Working with officials from UNESCO to ensure that all necessary standards are followed to maintain world heritage site designation.
Qualifications
University graduation in museum studies, Indigenous History, heritage preservation, or in a field related to the position assignment, supplemented by four years related experience managing people ideally in a museum or attraction setting, or equivalent. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.
Requirements for the job:
- Demonstrated success in building successful relationships and partnerships with Indigenous communities and stakeholders.
- Strong ability to foster productive, strategic relationships with external and internal partners in which participants are working toward a common goal.
- Knowledge of provincial, national, and international standards and practices for museums.
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of visitor services, including interpretive and educational programming, special events, visitor information services, gift shop operations, food service operations, marketing, recruitment, training, coaching, and supervision and evaluation of staff.
- Effective communication skills (verbal, non-verbal and written), effective interpersonal and management skills, and proven skills in decision making, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
- Experience balancing conflicting goals and objectives.