There will be some changes behind the scenes at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJM&AG).
The MJM&AG board of directors has announced that long-time employee Ross Melanson will now serve as the museum’s operations manager, starting April 1.
Melanson comes to the position with 14 years of experience with the MJM&AG as its administration assistant. He holds a Master of Arts with an emphasis in Historical Theology.
He has worked as a professor of theology, philosophy, art history and aesthetics for more than 10 years. Besides working as the administrative assistant at MJM&AG, Melanson is an independent scholar and visual artist.
He looks forward to working with the board and staff in this new capacity to create a strong and dynamic future for the museum and gallery.
“I am very excited to take on this new role at the museum. I look forward to working with our curator, for whom I will be providing support to carry out the museum’s vision and plans going forward,” said Melanson.
In the meantime, the MJM&AG also announced that long-serving employee Joan Maier is retiring and will be leaving the museum after 24 years with the organization. She first worked as an administrative assistant before transitioning into her role as administrative director — a position that she held for 14 years.
“We thank Joan for her years of service and dedication to the organization and for the strong leadership she has provided to the board and staff. The strength and success of the art museum is certainly due in part to the great skill, vision, heart and commitment that Joan has brought to the organization, all wrapped up with a great sense of humour. We wish her the very best as she enters this new chapter in her life,” said curator Jennifer McRorie.
April 30 will be Maier’s last day.
Applications for the administrative assistant position are now being accepted until February 18.
For more information on the position and application details, please visit the MJM&AG website.
