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Professional Development Program Manager

Professional Development Program Manager

The Ontario Museum Association is hiring a Professional Development Program Manager. Working with the Council, staff and members of the Ontario Museum Association, and reporting to the Executive Director, the Professional Development (PD) Program Manager will play a key role in the delivery of timely and engaging learning opportunities for Ontario’s museums that foster the pursuit of excellence in museum practice.

Bringing knowledge, connections and creative skills to the position, the PD Manager will act as a catalyst to inspire a learning culture in the museum sector. The successful candidate will play a leading role in exploring innovative and responsive learning program offerings and support mechanisms for individuals at various stages of their career- from students to emerging, mid to advanced-in-career professionals and specialized workers.

The PD Program Manager will maintain collaborative and constructive working relationships for the Association with all members, stakeholders and partners. Working jointly with external organizations, thought leaders and subject experts, the PD Program Manager will foster a culture of continuous learning with an emphasis on the sharing and transfer of learning within the museum sector of Ontario.

Major Responsibilities of the Position
• Develop and execute the annual PD program plan: promote, deliver and evaluate online and in-person learning opportunities for OMA members and stakeholders, including the OMA Certificate in Museum Studies program, webinars, symposia, and the OMA Conference.
• Ensure that OMA professional development program reflects best practices and addresses emerging areas of museum practice, including diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion, Indigenous museology, climate justice, digital transformation, and relevant legislation governing museum practice.
• Support planning and delivery of OMA Conference and related events.
• Manage promotion, registration, participant records, expenses, logistics, and learning management system for all learning opportunities.
• Supervise and support all faculty, course directors, and program delivery staff.
• Ensure that all support materials required for each event are completed, and distributed in a timely manner to participants.
• Manage the OMA Awards of Excellence program and plan the awards presentations.
• Liaise with and support the work of committees and working groups, including the PD Advisory Committee, the Awards of Excellence Committee, the Conference Program Committee, and Council as directed.
• Mentor, train and supervise OMA staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Evaluate the professional development program and its objectives on an ongoing basis.
• Advise the Executive Director in the development/adjustment of policies related to the OMA’s professional development program, where required.
• Maintain PD program records and manage the online Learning Management System.
• Lead annual planning for the Professional Development Program, including identifying, applying for, and reporting on funding as necessary.
• Represent the OMA at all learning events and at external events as necessary.
• Maintain and update all relevant sections of the OMA website, including the Member Resources pages.

Key Responsibilities
Professional Development Program, including Certificate in Museum Studies (CMS), Annual Conference program, Awards of Excellence Program, workshops, symposia, webinars and training development and delivery. Other such duties as the Secretariat may require and the Executive Director may, from time to time, designate.

Requirements of the Position
1) Knowledge

Ideally the candidate will have:
• Strong training with a university degree in a related field, 4-10 years of museum and/or adult learning and/or event planning experience, working in a museum or similar program-based organization.
• Experience and skills acquired in a similar role and/or sound knowledge of the museum and cultural sector.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation, codes of ethics and international declarations related to museum work.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, current museum theory and practice, understanding of the operating environments of Ontario’s museums and the issues and challenges they face.
• Familiarity with principles of online learning and the use and functionality of learning management systems, conference web platforms, and other relevant technology.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment while maintaining accountability for specific deliverables.
• Ability to multi-task, and work with a diversity of people.
• Have exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Budgeting and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and facility with PC operating systems, MS Office programs, content management systems, member databases, social media and online productivity tools (e.g. Slack, Asana).

Additional knowledge requirements include:
• Direct experience in program planning, implementation, management and evaluation.
• Familiarity with research methodology, multi-media and new technology especially as it relates to professional development.
• Experience in project management principles and practices, including financial planning and control.
• General awareness of government policy in the heritage and cultural sectors.

2) Accountability

The incumbent must have the:
• Ability to work effectively on several programs simultaneously.
• Ability to quickly problem-solve and re-prioritize.
• Ability to work independently to deadlines, following Council policy and initial direction from the Executive Director.
• Skills to project and monitor program budgets.
• Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and to act accordingly.

3) Other Job Requirements and Assets

This position requires 3 days in person per week in the OMA office at 50 Baldwin Street, Toronto.

• Availability to work off site, evenings and weekends is required.
• Ability to travel in Ontario for CMS courses and workshops and other events.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license.
• Bilingualism (English/French) an asset.

Compensation
Salary under review.

$60,000 – $75,000 per year.

Please send your cover letter and resume, in confidence, describing your interest and the applicability of prior experience - including two professional references – indicating PD Program Manager Search in the subject line to:

Ontario Museum Association
Marie Lalonde, Executive Director
Email: mlalonde@museumsontario.ca

The OMA is committed to diversity within its community and to removing barriers to inclusion, and welcomes applications from members of equity-deserving groups including members of Black, racialized, and diverse Indigenous communities, women, persons with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and others who may contribute their perspectives and lived experience for the further diversification of the Association. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Deadline to apply: Thursday December 15, 2022, by 11:59 p.m ET.

Hourly Wage, Salary or Salary Range: 
60,000 - 75,000 / year
Application Deadline: 
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Toronto
Province: 
Ontario
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
Yes
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Employer Details

Ontario Museum Association

Marie Lalonde
50 Baldwin Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1L4
Canada

The Ontario Museum Association is the leading cultural organization ensuring a relevant and sustainable museum sector in the province for the benefit of Ontario residents and our global community.