DEADLINE: 7 APRIL, 2025

Coquitlam Heritage is looking for an experienced communications and community outreach professional to join our team. You enjoy an empowered, creative work environment, and are very good at problem solving. You are a team player who works well individually and can shift priorities to help other team members when their projects need an extra hand; you know when your projects need the team’s input or support and are comfortable asking for it. You enjoy meeting new people, connecting them to members of the team, and building community awareness of our brand. You are an excellent written, spoken, and visual communicator.

Coquitlam Heritage aims to build a team that reflects the immense diversity of people living in Coquitlam. As such, we encourage all interested, qualified applicants, especially those from IBPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, to submit a resume and short cover letter.
Every resume will be read. We will be contacting those applicants we’d like to interview. We would love to fill this position by early April.

This position is 30-hours per week, with some of these hours worked on weekends and evenings depending on the community engagement requirements and events schedule. The position includes paid: three weeks of vacation plus time off during the winter holiday; family responsibility leave; and sick time.

We offer a flexible work environment that is understanding of family commitments; team members operate mostly from Mackin House due to the community nature of our work, but we do offer a hybrid model as well for when it makes sense to work from home.
After the 6-month probationary period is complete, the incumbent will be eligible for extended health benefits and inclusion into the Municipal Pension Plan. This position starts at $25 per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement communications, community engagement, and media relations programs and strategies to build awareness, profile, and understanding of Coquitlam Heritage, ensuring integration with our vision, priorities, goals, and Strategic Plan;

• Develop and produce communication materials using digital, print, and other channels; Maintain the organization's website, writing or coordinating the creation of blog articles, and updating the events listing with exciting, engaging descriptions using information from the Programmes Manager;

• Coordinate social media strategies including content creation, maintaining a presence on appropriate platforms, monitoring and tracking outreach, and maintaining a current knowledge of emerging technologies;

• Build and maintain relationships with appropriate bloggers, community and business partners, and media outlets;

• Plan and coordinate media and community engagement activities and campaigns including presentations to the community and various groups (including the annual membership drive); Develop and execute a successful short and long-range fundraising and granting strategy;

• Develop strong community partnerships that offer positive community relations and fundraising opportunities;

• Represent the organization during community events and engagement initiatives; and

• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two (2+) years of experience in Communications and should include some of each of public relations, marketing, community engagement, and promotions; experience in non-profit environment is an asset, but not required

• Someone with less experience but with a curious, hardworking, team-oriented mindset will be considered

• Demonstrated creative ability, attention to detail, and the ability to set and meet deadlines required

• Proficiency in written English is a must

• Proficiency in a Windows environment using Microsoft Office Suite and with current social media and design software applications (WordPress, Square Space, Canva, Adobe, internal databases, social media platforms, etc.)

• Experience in community outreach and building community partnerships or the personal skills to do this work is an definite asset

• Experience in grassroots fundraising, including sponsorship program development and implementation an asset

• Knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the intersecting issues that impact marginalized identities (knowledge from lived experience is considered an asset)

• Proficiency in another language besides English is an asset

• Possess a valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle required

HOW TO APPLY

We will be accepting resumes until the end of day on Monday, April 7th.

Send your resume and a short cover letter (guidance: 300 words max) to Candrina Bailey, Executive Director at cbailey@coquitlamheritage.ca.

REMUNERATION

$25 per hour

Contact Name: Candrina Bailey
Contact Email: cbailey@coquitlamheritage.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 516-6151

DEADLINE: 15 APRIL, 2025

Coquitlam Heritage operates Mackin House and Fraser Mills Train Station. We offer a variety of programming throughout the year and provide tours of the restored Edwardian-era historic house. We preserve, honour, and promote the diverse history of Coquitlam through tours, and events at our location and at various venues around Coquitlam.

The Exhibition Assistant will be asked to research for upcoming exhibitions, write text for didactic panels, blog and our website, assist with display setup. They will gain experience in research, curating and designing a museum exhibit. The Exhibition Assistant will also work front-of-house to greet visitors to the museum, Fraser Mills Train Station and Caboose, and provide directions to tourism locations.

Coquitlam Heritage is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from underrepresented groups, including new immigrant youth/refugees, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities and visible minorities.

This is a 30-hour per week position that will run for 11 weeks, working Tuesday to Saturday. Compensation: $20.85. Position is subject to successful funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Exhibition Assistant is called upon to complete a variety of tasks including:

• Researching, writing texts for didactic panels and tour scripts for existing and new exhibits using a variety of materials, including primary sources such as oral histories and archival documents (ideally read cursive)

• Proofreading and detail checks

• Choosing images, getting appropriate approvals

• Print and digital layouts for physical panels and website exhibits

• Helping to install exhibits in a variety of spaces (involves cutting, painting)

• Conducting tours of Mackin House, Fraser Mills Train Station, our Caboose

• Running local errands

QUALIFICATIONS

• Sound understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Knowledge of Adobe Suite or Affinity Design Programs is an asset

• Demonstrates a genuine interest in community, heritage, history, and culture

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Works well in a team and individually

• Can focus on and complete tasks in a timely manner

• Can prioritize and manage time well

• Is curious, learns quickly, and is very comfortable researching and problem solving

• Is flexible and happy to lend a hand wherever it’s needed

• Can lift up to 20 lbs safely

• Driver’s licence and access to a car an asset

• Applicants must be fluent in English, but fluency in French or another language is an asset

• Must pass a criminal record check

• Is able to work Saturdays and some evenings

Eligible participants must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
  · be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and,

• be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations

This position is suitable for those considering a career in museum education, education or history. Applicants should have academic experience in Museum Studies, Anthropology, Political Science, History, Education, Communications, or a related field.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your cover letter and resume in PDF outlining how you meet the requirements to:

Markus Fahrner
Exhibition Manager
mfahrner@coquitlamheritage.ca

Subject line: YourName_Exhibition_Assistant_CSJ_Application

REMUNERATION

$20.85/hr

Contact Name: Markus Fahrner
Contact Email: mfahrner@coquitlamheritage.ca
Contact Phone: (604) 516-6151

Heritage Assistants are called upon to complete a variety of tasks, both at Mackin House and in the Coquitlam community, including:

• Conducting tours of Mackin House, Maillardville, and other areas of Coquitlam

• Caring for Mackin House, including light cleaning, gardening, and tidying the rooms and grounds

• Helping visitors with directions and tourism-related questions

• Working with children, adults, and seniors at events, festivals, and during workshops

• Preparing for events and workshops, including crafts, baking, and setting up rooms

• Data entry into our contact and artifact databases

• Running local errands

• Presenting a bin of heritage artifacts to a classroom or group

• Assist with exhibit research and preparation as needed

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in French required

• Demonstrates a genuine interest in community, heritage, history, and culture

• Displays a helpful, outgoing personality

• Works well in a team and individually

• Can focus on and complete tasks in a timely manner

• Can prioritize and manage time well

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Is curious, learns quickly, and is very comfortable researching and problem solving

• Is flexible and happy to lend a hand wherever it’s needed

• Lift up to 20 lbs safely

• Is available during the day for school tours

• Happy to be a casual, on-call employee

• Must pass a criminal record check

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

These skills (superpowers) are considered assets as well. Please let us know if you possess any of them:

museum artifacts care, baking, performance, event planning, social media, workshop leader, tour leader, photography, videography, live streaming, graphic design, gardening, canning/preserving, first aid, access to a car.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to museum@coquitlamheritage.ca

Job posting to remain open until position is filled.