Volunteer Cultural Management & Heritage Conservation Advisor

Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall

Position: Volunteer Cultural Management & Heritage Conservation Advisor

Advisor Responsibilities:
- Provide expertise on cultural programming and community engagement strategies
- Advise on heritage conservation practices and historical preservation
- Support the development of culturally appropriate educational programs
- Guide museum and archival practices for historical artifacts and documents
- Advise on cultural event planning and community outreach initiatives
- Provide guidance on maintaining authentic cultural representation

Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Museum Studies, Cultural Management, History, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in cultural institutions, museums, or heritage organizations
- Knowledge of Japanese-Canadian history and Nikkei community heritage preferred
- Experience with heritage building conservation and cultural artifact preservation
- Understanding of multicultural programming and community engagement

Commitment: Flexible schedule, approximately 5-10 hours per quarter

Duration: Ongoing until sufficient expertise is secured

To apply: Please send an email with a cover letter and resume to ysugiyama@vjls-jh.com.