Role Responsibilities Lead the connections, events, and partnerships that bring Alberta''s Ukrainian heritage to life.

Join the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village and play a pivotal role in building community relationships, enhancing visitor experiences, and growing the site''s impact and reach.

About the Role The Head of External Relations and Events provides strategic leadership for stakeholder engagement, marketing and communications, special events, volunteer resources, and revenue-generating programs at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV).

This role fosters meaningful partnerships, promotes public awareness, and delivers engaging experiences that support visitation, revenue growth, and the preservation of Alberta''s Ukrainian heritage.

Reporting to the UCHV Director, the position also supervises the Group Bookings and Corporate Sales area, which is a key source of revenue with year-round bookings and sales.

You Will Be Responsible For: Building and maintaining strategic relationships with community organizations, heritage and tourism partners, government agencies, academic institutions, volunteers, sponsors, and other key stakeholders.

Leading marketing, communications, media relations, website content, and social media initiatives to increase awareness, engagement, visitation, and support for UCHV.





Planning, delivering, and evaluating special events, exhibits, workshops, and special projects that enhance visitor experiences and advance organizational goals.

Overseeing the recruitment, coordination, engagement, and recognition of volunteers who support the site''s operations and programming.

Providing leadership and supervision for the Group Bookings and Corporate Sales program, supporting year-round bookings, customer service excellence, and revenue generation.

Representing UCHV locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally, strengthening the site''s visibility and reputation within the heritage and tourism sectors.

Collaborating with diverse partners and stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives and achieve the goals of the Heritage Division and UCHV business plans.

Ensuring all activities align with applicable legislation, skilled museum standards, organizational policies, and best practices.

The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is renowned for its extensive research and accurate portrayal of Ukrainian settlement in Alberta, particularly within east-central Alberta.

This position will ensure that content; programs and events align with this mandate.

📌 Head External Relations & Events (Lamont County)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Lamont County