Museum Administrator

Job Description:

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Museum Administrator is responsible for the general operations of the museum including administering archives, collections, tours, activities and programming including the Montcalm Heritage Festival.

Organization Summary:

The Musee Saint Joseph Museum is a cultural and tourist destination in the Red River Valley of Manitoba. Located an hour’s drive south from Winnipeg in the town of Saint Joseph, it is open year-round with a mission to preserve, exhibit and tell stories of the livelihood of people of the Red River Valley, the Francophone and Franco-Métis communities of Manitoba.

About the Role:

- Coordinate the Montcalm Heritage Festival including programming, sponsorships and marketing.

- Recruitment, training and management of seasonal staff and volunteers.

- Plan, organize and direct the activities, programs and archives of the museum.

- Manage the collections including cataloguing, acquisitions and deaccessioning.

- Complete all other assignments and tasks as directed by the Board of directors.

Qualifications:

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, within group settings and with the public.

- Good sense of responsibility with strong organizational skills.

- A keen interest in Manitoba’s history.

- Computer skills including Microsoft Office.

- Bilingual (French – English) an asset, oral and written.

Salary/Rate:

This is a permanent, full time position based upon 1600 hours per year.

Wage range of $23.00 - $27.00 per hour depending on skills and experience.

Municipal employee benefits package included.

Starting date: March 01, 2026.