Volunteer Advisor - Cultural Management & Heritage Conservation

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.