Job Description

Posting Period: October 16-22, 2025

Job Title: Museum Operations Manager

Position Status: Permanent Part-Time, 28 hours per week

Days of Work: Wednesdays through Saturdays, flexible based on operational needs

Wage Range: $25.00/hour

Number of Positions: 1

Location: Cottonwood Mansion Museum, 740 Haldimand Rd. 53, Selkirk ON, N0A1P0

Purpose of Position:

Reporting to and working with the Cottonwood Mansion Preservation Foundation Board and Chair, the Museum Operations Manager will:

Manage activities related to the operations of Cottonwood Mansion Museum Comply with policies, procedures and regulations associated with museum operations Organize and execute planned events and private bookings with support from the Board Manage volunteers who assist with events and bookings

Education & Experience:

Minimum: B.A. degree relative to History, Museum Management or similar 3+ years of experience in a Museum environment, including project and volunteer management and event planning and execution

Knowledge & Skills:

Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation Sound understanding of heritage and culture responsibilities Demonstrated project and people management skills Proven track record of successful grant writing Experience in planning, executing, and managing large private and public events Experience in Museum Curation, research, and handling and storage procedures Research, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills for the effective and efficient operations of Cottonwood Mansion Museum Leadership skills to provide guidance and direction to seasonal staff and volunteers Communication skills (listening, writing, verbal) Time management and organizational skills Ability to learn backend booking, design and website systems (FareHarbor, Canva, Squarespace, Mailchimp, Meta Ads, BrideBook, Indeed Employers etc.)

Responsibilities:

Museum Operations Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Administrative duties Email and phone correspondence Private booking contracts Digital banking Website and social media maintenance Bi-monthly newsletter development & distribution Correspondence and facilitation of service providers (lawn maintenance, snow clearing, internet, etc.) Monthly Manager report to Cottonwood Mansion Preservation Foundation trustees at Board meetings Physical site operations Opening, tours, cleaning, closing Facilitating private events, bookings and rentals Hiring and managing seasonal staff Maintain and improve public relations with visitors to sustain the positive image of Cottonwood Mansion Museum Conduct interpretive tours for visitors on site Management, recruitment, and communications with volunteers Planning and executing public events with support from seasonal staff and volunteers Purchase goods and services Operations of onsite Gift Shop and Square POS system Budget management and communications with Board and Treasurer Monitoring and responding to environmental factors that will compromise the stability of artifacts within the collection Ensuring artifact and collections displays and storage are secured and properly maintained Other duties as assigned by the Cottonwood Mansion Preservation Foundation
Accommodation is available for any applicant with a disability, as it relates to the recruitment process of the position. Upon request, Cottonwood Mansion Preservation Foundation will consult with the applicant and provide or arrange for the provision of a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking Paid time off
Licence/Certification:

Driver's license and reliable vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person