New Brunswick Museum — Board of Directors

The New Brunswick Museum collects, preserves, and shares New Brunswick's natural, human, and cultural heritage through its collections, research, exhibitions, and public programs. The Museum plays an important role in helping New Brunswickers learn about and appreciate the province's history, cultures, and natural environment. For more information, please visit the website.

The Board of Directors is responsible for:

• setting the overall direction of the Museum
• supporting the preservation and promotion of New Brunswick's heritage
• providing governance and oversight of the Museum's operations and resources
• supporting public engagement, learning, and community partnerships
• helping guide the Museum's continued growth and renewal
• acting in the best interests of the Museum and New Brunswickers

Commitment: Board members are expected to:

• value New Brunswick's natural, human, and cultural heritage
• support heritage education and public engagement
• comply with the Board's code of ethics and conflict-of-interest policies
• attend meetings and serve on at least one Board committee
• travel and participate in occasional virtual meetings or teleconferences as required

Minimum Requirements:

We are looking for people who:

• have an interest in New Brunswick's natural, human, and cultural heritage
• support heritage education, preservation, and public engagement
• are willing to comply with the Board's code of ethics and conflict-of-interest policies

Other Considerations:

Successful candidates may have experience in any of the following fields:

• policy development or strategic planning
• large-scale construction management
• project management
• business acumen
• law
• risk management
• finance/budget management or investment
• human resources
• marketing
• outstanding oral / written communication and interpersonal skills
• public relations
• excellent management and facilitation skills
• excellent leadership abilities
• government relations
• engagement experience with First Nations and/or public

The composition of the Board's gender and linguistic representation, as well as the cultural and geographic diversity of the province, is a consideration for appointment. Representation from New Brunswick's heritage community is also considered.

Compensation:

• Board members are reimbursed for expenses to travel and attend Board meetings, as well as New Brunswick Museum events.

To apply, please submit an expression of interest using the ABC application form (PDF 267 KB) or a résumé via one of the following methods:

Email: [email protected]
OR
Mail: Nominations –
Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Marysville Place
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Canada

Fax: (506) 444-5760

Type of appointment: Lieutenant-Governor in Council appointment (Cabinet)

Related links: 

• The New Brunswick Museum
• New Brunswick Museum Act

Note: Please ensure you have attached necessary documents in Word or PDF format. Links to cloud-based documents (Skydrive, Google Docs, etc.) or other download areas (FTP sites) cannot be accepted due to current Government of New Brunswick security policies.