Society News

Come to Gulf of Georgia to vote for your favourite Christmas tree! 

The Steveston Historical Society is proud to participate once again with our “Songs in the Snow” tree display.  This year, our SHS decorating elves are board members Joanne Teraguchi, Melissa Zhang, and Cheryl Grattan.

More information about the Festival of Trees can be found online at:

https://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/events/festival-of-trees/

 

Songs In The Snow: A Vintage Christmas is an annual, free, family-friendly, holiday event at the Steveston Museum’s Town Square Park (3811 Moncton St).

Performances are Saturdays: Dec. 3rd / 10th / 17th from 4-6pm.

We are thrilled to announce the artists involved in this year’s in-person Songs in the Snow: A Vintage Christmas events. Some of these amazing artists will also be featured in an online edition of Songs in the Snow!

December 3rd
Hand over Heart
Jason Qiu
Jill Raymond
Marcato Youth Community Band
Nadine Flagel

December 10th
Moncton Crossing
Michelle Carlisle
Thursday Thrillers (Wowk Elementary)
Luc LeMans
Nadine Flagel

December 17th
Richmond Chorus
Norine Braun and Alice Fraser
Richmond Singers
Jennie and Ethan Grenelle
Cartoon Katie

This event is sponsored by G&F Financial Group, West Richmond Branch. We acknowledge the support of the Province of British Columbia and the BC Arts Council. Thank you for making these community events possible.

We are pleased to announce the return of Steveston Alive! Walking Tour Vignettes. Join us as we take you on a walking tour of Steveston‘s historical sites with the help of our guides and characters from Steveston-London Secondary school.

There will be two tours departing from Steveston Museum (3811 Moncton) on the following dates at 1pm and 3pm:

• • July 16th, 23rd
  • August 6th, 13th, 20th

Tickets are $7, or free for Steveston Historical Society Members. Children under 5 are free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. Book online now!

POSITION
Title: Administration & Program Planner
Reporting To: Steveston Historical Society Board Chair / PO Supervisor & Site Coordinator
Status: Permanent Part-time of up to 30 hours per month
Pay: $22.00-$25.00 depending on experience

SUMMARY
The Administration & Program Planner is responsible to plan, promote, budget and successfully deliver all public programs that support the Steveston Historical Society’s vision and mandate.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Administration

• Prepare AGM (Annual General Meeting) documents and notices.
• Maintain and file all minutes from Executive Committee meetings.
• Develop and maintain the Society’s membership program.
• Forward any inquiries to the appropriate person as required.

Communications

• Oversee the Museum’s social media program including liaising with staff to build engaging content as well as content writing, editing and scheduling of posts.
• Maintain and update the website as required.
• Organize and prepare the Society’s newsletters for electronic distribution to the SHS
  membership.
• Apply to professional, civic and private organizations for grant funding and sponsorship monies
  as agreed upon.
• Apply to various levels of Government for funding as applicable and agreed.
• Oversee any temporary staff/volunteers as required for SHS programs and events.
• Represent the Steveston Historical Society on any external committees.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong digital expertise particularly with social media and web content management.
• Able to build relationships and successfully communicate with community stakeholders.
• Passionate about working with the all age groups of the general public.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to prioritize competing demands and manage stressful situations with professionalism.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Prior experience with writing and preparing grant applications or a willingness to learn through
  additional education.

Education and Experience

• Post-Secondary education in a relevant discipline such as Museum Studies or History is desirable.

Please email resumes to executivedirector@historicsteveston.ca