The Diefenbunker is Canada’s most significant surviving Cold War artifact — it is an impressive four-storey underground facility that operated as the country’s central communications headquarters during the Cold War, ready at any moment in case of a nuclear attack. Today, it is a one-of-a-kind museum and national historic site, telling stories of national and international importance and welcoming visitors from around the world.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Education and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for the development, delivery, and facilitation of engaging educational programs for all museum audiences, both on site and off site. This consists of coordinating the museum’s educational and public program assets for groups, youth camps, seasonal programming, outreach, and learning experiences.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and deliver educational and public programs for diverse audiences;
- Implement a variety of learning strategies to engage diverse audiences in programming;
- Review and develop educational programs to ensure they comply with Ontario and Quebec Curriculum;
- Develop outcomes and performance measures for all learning activities, and regularly monitor and evaluate program performance;
- Contribute program data to written reports as required;
- Assist with training and supporting frontline staff on educational and public programs;
- Assist with preparing and coordinating promotional and marketing information for public programs;
- Design pre- and post-visit materials for school groups in consultation with team members;
- Assist the Operations Manager in developing an annual outreach strategy;
- Broaden the museum’s outreach by building a database of and maintaining communications with relevant educators and community groups;
- Collaborate with the Marketing team to use video and social media content to enhance and distribute educational opportunities;
- Support with grant writing when applicable;
- Provide input into broader museum processes, such as the development of the annual budget and work plan;
- Support with site coverage for daily operations as needed.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Meet candidate eligibly under the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage internship program:
- Are a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate);
- Are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment;
- Ability to provide Vulnerable Sector Check;
- Degree or diploma in education, event planning, project management, or relevant field is preferred;
- 1-2 years of professional experience in a relevant role or setting;
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills;
- Advanced communication skills;
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel;
- Experience tracking expenses;
- Functional in both official languages;
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
POSITION ASSETS
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud software;
- Ability to produce and edit short format videos;
- Experience public speaking and facilitating large groups;
- Ability to set priorities and plan deliverables;
- Interest in history.
Fully bilingual candidates (French and English) will receive a $1/hour pay premium
Please note that there is no public transportation to the Diefenbunker from downtown Ottawa.
This position is subject to funding approvals.