Museum Administrator
Job No:
TOB2026025
Location:
Bridgewater
ABOUT US
The Town of Bridgewater is currently seeking a Museum Administrator to join our team.
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada is a town of approximately 9,000 residents, nestled in the heart of the LaHave River Valley on the province's South Shore.
Located within an hour of Halifax, Bridgewater’s reputation as the Main Street of the South Shore is well-deserved -- the community is the service centre for more than 60,000 residents within a 30-minute drive in Lunenburg and Queens counties.
The Town of Bridgewater is committed to offering equal employment opportunities based on qualifications and performance, and free from discrimination because of age, race or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, family status, gender identity, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act. At the Town of Bridgewater, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at employment@mjsb.ca or call 902-543-4651.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Museum Administrator acts as the first point of contact for visitors to the DesBrisay Museum, offering a warm greeting, sharing information on onsite programs, exhibits and events, and ensuring positive client relations. The Museum Administrator oversees file administration, service requests, room bookings, supports communications and monitors the museum general email account and phone line. This is an administrative position, with primary responsibilities to collate information, manage files, and track and direct community requests.
ABOUT YOU
You have a strong sense of community and the ability to welcome people into the museum space. You pride yourself with your ability to deliver excellent, courteous service to others. You value diversity and recognize the need for accessible and barrier-free programming to promote the heritage and culture of the local community. You are passionate about local history, culture and the arts. You enjoy working with others using a collaborative approach and you foster a team environment. Do you see yourself in this description? We want to hear from you!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Opens and closes the museum for public open hours including setting out the advertising sandwich board, ensuring appropriate cultural flags are flown, ensuring the lights on, and exhibits are ready for visitation.
- Greet visitors and respond to their needs regarding museum offerings.
- Provide interpretation of museum exhibits and collections.
- Complete and maintain record of visitor attendance, museum climate log and other records as required.
- Answer phones, monitor the museum’s email account, and direct messages as appropriate.
- Coordinate meetings, events, and room bookings.
- Maintain the museum’s office and digital event calendar.
- Assist with events, programs and exhibits, and any other related duties as assigned.
- Collate information for quicker recall, including monthly reports, exhibit and site usage, and online statistics.
- Prepare financial reports, including but not limited to petty cash, cash deposits, and purchase orders.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
- Post-secondary diploma in business administration, public relations, education, administration, or related field considered an asset.
- A combination of education and experience providing the required competencies will also be considered.
Experience
- Previous experience with office administration, records management, or similar experience required.
- Previous experience with administration in a museum setting is preferred.
- Heritage interpretation and public engagement in small and large groups of various ages.
- Customer service.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR (to be provided by employer).
- Valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s license.
- WHMIS (to be provided by employer).
- Subject to periodic security checks, as involves working with children, seniors, and other vulnerable persons.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Permanent, part-time, non-union position, 20 hours per week, variable schedule.
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan - PSSP
- Hourly rate (Grade 2): $29.12 to $37.45 per hour, commensurate with experience.
- Location of work: 130 Jubilee Street, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.
- Days of work Tuesday to Saturday, generally 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with variable hours as required. Regularly scheduled hours require weekend work, and you may be required to work evenings. Flex time arrangements are possible.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Drivers Abstract.
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Please submit your application no later than October 30, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.