Curator of Education and Visitor Experience (Historical Archival Cultural Officer 3)

About Us

About Our Opportunity

Primary Accountabilities

The core accountabilities include education and interpretative programming development; leadership of an inclusive volunteer program; Visitor Experience Team supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of educational programs, public engagement initiatives, outreach activities, and digital learning experiences.
• Develop educational resources and interpretive content that make maritime history accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.
• Advance the museum’s education strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and Boat School objectives and KPIs.
• Build and maintain partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, and cultural groups to expand program reach and impact.
• Serve as the museum’s lead for volunteer engagement, including recruitment, training, and recognition.
• Supervise Visitor Experience staff, interns, and educators, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and professional team culture.
• Collaborate with curatorial and exhibition teams to integrate educational objectives into exhibits, programs, and visitor experiences.
• Manage education budgets, monitor expenditures, pursue funding opportunities, and support reporting requirements.
• Maintain program records, evaluate outcomes, and prepare reports, presentations, and annual KPI updates.
• Represent the museum within the community and professional networks, and contribute to museum-wide initiatives, events, social media, communications, and public activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Undergraduate degree plus minimum 5 years professional experience, or a Master’s degree in related field plus 3 years professional experience, such as museum interpretation, education development and teaching, public programming.  Preference given to candidates with a minimum 3 years’ museum interpretation, education and/or curriculum development experience.

The Curator should have knowledge/experience: 

• Advancing principles of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility 
• Historical research and project writing and Educational interpretive programming techniques 
• Practical knowledge of the maritime and marine sectors 
• Theories and practices of teaching including Artifact handling and conservation awareness 
• Current trends in museum education and programming 
• Customer service training and Volunteer sector experience 
• Supervision of staff and volunteers 
• MS Office Software and applications 

Assets: 

• Specific certification in interpretation and/or education are considered assets. 
• Project management experience 

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. 

Equivalency

We recognize equivalent combinations of training, education, and experience, providing opportunities for individuals with diverse backgrounds to contribute their skills and expertise. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Some weekend and afterhours may be required.

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths for Nova Scotians