Museum Workforce Project Coordinator

The Museum Workforce Project Coordinator will be the lead support to the test-bed museums, helping them to clearly define the aims and objectives of their project, to create the policies and procedures needed to implement their ideas and working with them to evaluate the changes needed as the project progresses. This position is also responsible for creating the final toolkits that can be shared with the wider sector, ensuring all learning is shared across the network for everyone's benefit.,

• Collaborate with staff and volunteers from participating museums to understand needs and create a plan for the delivery of each test-bed project


• Develop policies and procedures needed to ensure the projects can be delivered successfully - for example, recruitment docs; induction guides; role descriptions;

well-being plans etc

• Review content of resources to ensure quality, accuracy, and appropriate usage.


• Work with the wider MHH team on training delivery in regard to fair work and recruitment, breaking down barriers to participation and ensuring an inclusive

approach to all projects

• Support the recruitment and induction of new volunteers in the test-bed museums where appropriate


• Utilise a variety of technologies to build relationships between staff and volunteers and ensure smooth communication between all participants


• Be prepared to act as photographer, videographer and/or audio recorder as appropriate to capture evaluation for the project


• Create downloadable pdf toolkits/case studies for each test-bed museum that be shared online with the wider sector
  
  Minimum 2 years' experience within the cultural sector and specifically in project management


• Good working knowledge of HR processes and procedures


• Experience of volunteer management within the heritage sector, specifically with younger volunteers and in digital/remote volunteering


• Experience of using digital tools for project management and communication


• Skills and experience with videography, audio recording and photography


SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace


• Interest in Scottish History and heritage, specifically the Highlands.


• Familiarity with a wide variety of software platforms, media file formats, and best practices for archival and web publishing purposes.


• Ability to work both on own and in a team-oriented environment with people of diverse ages, abilities, and backgrounds.


• Ability to handle complex projects and a varied workload, to multi-task, be detail oriented with outstanding organisational skills and good follow-through.


• Ability to be a self-starter who identifies staff/volunteers in need of assistance.


• A knowledge of Gaelic would be desirable., Please apply by sending a recent CV and one of the following four options, detailing why you are interested in the role, your relevant experience and why you're the right person for the job.


• A letter (either on paper or emailed) no longer than 500 words


• A video no longer than five minutes


• A voice recording of no longer that five minutes


• A PowerPoint presentation of no more that ten slides (and no more than 500 words)