Bonar Law Historic Site Supervisor

Bonar Law Historic Site Supervisor

Job Type

Seasonal (5 Months) with the potential of becoming a full-time position.

Expected Start Date

May 6, 2024

Job Location

Bonar Law Common Historic Site (31 Bonar Law Ave, Rexton, NB E4W 1V6)

Position Overview

The Bonar Law Historic Site is a provincial heritage site managed by Five Rivers. The property includes a festival area, historic buildings, and a museum. We are seeking a dynamic individual to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Bonar Law Common Site. The supervisor will lead the staff, and assist in the development of programs and events for the site.

Responsibilities for Personnel

• Work in collaboration with the Community Development & Engagement Coordinator

to develop programs and events;

• Responsible for supervising staff;
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training for the staff.
• Responsible for the implementation of tasks as deemed necessary by the Community Development & Engagement Coordinator.

Responsibilities for Heritage Value

• Liaison with the Provincial Department for Tourism, Heritage and Culture;
• Assist in the preparation of site opening and site closing as per the provincial regulations;
• Responsible for developing and maintaining heritage value of the site;
• Responsible for programming and coordinating activities to be held on Historic Site;
• Ensure maintenance and required repairs of the facility are reported in order to avoid accidents or other problems caused by defective buildings and equipment;
• Keep facilities impeccably clean, inside and out.

Experience/Skills

· Post-secondary education in recreation, administration, business management or another related field;

· Minimum of one year experience in a management level role;

· Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills;

· Knowledge and experience in program development, implementation and evaluation;

· Ability to speak both English and French is an asset.

Deadline to apply April 19, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 5 months

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• construction: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-19
Expected start date: 2024-05-13