Job Title: Community Engagement Director
Job Type: Full-time, 1-year contract
Start Date: 01 Jul 2025
End Date: 30 Jun 2026
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, typically Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm but events and programming will require flexibility with evening and weekend hours.
Salary: $50,000/year
Application deadline: 16 May 2025
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology (MOA), in partnership with the Ontario Archaeological Society (OAS), is seeking an enthusiastic Community Engagement Director to enhance public engagement, strengthen community relationships, and support the organizational growth of both institutions. This one-year, full-time position (with opportunity for renewal), administered by the MOA and based at 1600 Attawandaron Road in London, Ontario, will play a vital role in expanding the museum’s outreach efforts while also fulfilling key administrative functions for the OAS. The successful candidate will assist with developing and delivering public programs, managing digital engagement, coordinating community partnerships, and supporting the operational needs and mandates of both organizations.
Accountable to the Executive Director of MOA and the President of the OAS, the Community Engagement Director will be responsible for advancing the museum’s and OAS’s shared mission of archaeological education, outreach, and advocacy. The successful candidate will be an employee of the MOA but regularly assigned to perform work on behalf of the OAS. The role therefore requires balancing both organizations' priorities, ensuring seamless coordination of programs and initiatives that serve diverse audiences. Proficiency with digital office tools is required, including website management and social media, and the candidate must be capable of crafting specialized and nuanced communications tailored to all ages.
Museum of Ontario Archaeology (MOA)
- Develop and support initiatives that create a welcoming and enriching visitor experience, including museum events and public programs.
- Participate in daily museum operations, including visitor services, tours, and other duties as needed.
Ontario Archaeological Society (OAS)
- Support the Board of Directors and OAS Committees by managing communications and administrative duties including fiscal management and banking, responding to government policy and legislation, managing Society’s business files/charity compliance and ensuring Board operations comply with constitution and policies.
- Oversee membership administration including database management, membership renewals and inquiries, production of member awards and producing reports for the Board of Directors.
- Coordinate and communicate with local chapters.
- Manage the mailing of publications (paper/electronic) of the OAS.
- Represent the OAS heritage events and conferences.
- Assist with OAS awards, OAS annual conference and other duties as needed.
Both MOA & OAS
- Assist with the development and implementation of educational and community engagement programs and outreach events.
- Manage communications, including newsletters, mailing lists, website updates, social media posts, and general inquiries.
- Identify and pursue fundraising and sponsorship opportunities to support MOA/OAS initiatives, support fundraising and grant writing efforts and manage grant administration for MOA/OAS projects.
- Build and maintain community partnerships with educational, arts, culture, heritage, and environmental organizations, as well as Descendant communities and other relevant groups.
- Assist in advocacy initiatives related to archaeology, heritage policy, and Indigenous relations.
- Oversee the recruitment, training, and management of junior programming staff, internship placements, and volunteers.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field (e.g., Archaeology, Public History, Museum Studies, Communications, or a similar discipline) or equivalent lived and work experience.
- Experience in community engagement, museum programming, or non-profit administration.
- Strong project management and event coordination skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including Indigenous communities.
- Experience managing websites, office and membership software, and content creation for social media for educational or non-profit purposes.
- Proficiency, or the ability to quickly learn, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), website management tools (e.g., WordPress), online productivity software (e.g., Podio, Constant Contact, Survey Monkey), digital imaging software (e.g., Canva, Photoshop), and educational tools (e.g., Google Classroom).
- Experience in coordinating and supervising staff and volunteers.
- Exceptional time management with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong team player with collaborative skills.
Required Skills and Other Characteristics
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including writing and public speaking.
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
- Proficiency with digital tools, including website management, social media platforms, and CRM systems.
- Knowledge of and a passion for archaeology and the cultural and natural history of Ontario.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to handle unexpected situations, variable work hours, and different working environments.
- Experience with Point of Sale (POS) systems and customer service is an asset.
Licenses and Certification
- Vulnerable sector screening or police background check prior to employment.
- First Aid certification preferred.
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle or other reliable transportation for off-site programming.
Working Conditions
- Based at the Museum of Ontario Archaeology in London, ON, with occasional travel required.
- Some evening and weekend work will be required for events, community programs, and the OAS’s annual conference.
- Essential functions will require standing or sitting for extended periods, working with office equipment including computer screens, and moderate lifting of items up to 30 pounds (such as setting up meeting room chairs/tables).
- This position will involve working with young children, communicating effectively with adults, including those with other languages, and representing the MOA and the OAS to the public. It will involve working indoors and outdoors in a variety of seasonal conditions.
- Museum Staff agree to adhere to and stay up to date with all MOA health and safety requirements and policies.
Supervisor
Executive Director, MOA.
About the Museum of Ontario Archaeology
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology (MOA) is located in the northwest corner of the City of London, the traditional territory of the Munsee-Delaware, Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee Peoples and their Ancestors who have lived here from Time Immemorial. The MOA is a provincial non-profit and registered Canadian charity supporting the education and preservation of Ontario’s archaeological heritage, spanning the human occupation of the region from Time Immemorial and the recession of the Last Glacial Maximum to the industrial era. The museum cares for over 4 million artifacts in specialized holdings and is located adjacent to the Lawson Site, a provincially designated space of significance that was once home to a village of up to 1,500 Indigenous agriculturalists in the early 16th century. The MOA draws visitors and tourists of all ages seeking to learn more about the depth and diversity of Ontario’s complex cultural and natural history. The Museum of Ontario Archaeology website: www.archaeologymuseum.ca
About the Ontario Archaeological Society
The Ontario Archaeological Society is a registered charitable organization that promotes the ethical practice of archaeology in the Province of Ontario and beyond. We believe that Ontario’s archaeological heritage is a vital part of our collective past, and an essential dimension to understanding the places and spaces we live, love and work at today, and the many past generations of ancestors who shaped the place and history we call Ontario today. Ontario Archaeology Society website: https://ontarioarchaeology.org/
Applying
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume or CV to Dr Rhonda Bathurst at director@archaeologymuseum.ca with “Community Engagement Director” in the subject line by 16 May 2025 at 5:00 pm EST. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by May 30th .