Stephanie McMullen

- provided friendly, engaging historical interpretation to a wide variety of visitors, in both English and French

- offered guided tours of the permanent exhibit galleries (The Grand Hall and the Canada Hall) in both official languages

- led special VIP tours to dignitaries who required particular experiences

- led educational visits to school groups.

- served as an interpretation specialist for the Iqqaippa and Martin Frobisher exhibits.

- provided historical interpretation in both official languages

- offered guided tours to groups in French and English

- led school programs in both languages

- developed special event programming for four major special events during the operating season

- assisted with artifact care, cataloguing and preparation for winter storage.

- reviewed and revised text for the new Gatineau Park Visitor Centre

- trained and supervised student team

- researched and prepared report on the Estate's gardens following the 1998 ice storm.

- led the development of the Saukiing Anishinaabekiing Presents Our Stories exhibit to place this territory in both First Nations and settler historical contexts.

- liaised with community groups, with special attention to under-represented communities, to include their histories in Grey Roots' exhibits and programs, and to raise public awareness of them.

- administered the Grey County Cultural Initiatives Community Fund, including designing program parameters and definitions, applications and adjudication rubrics. Worked with applicants and participated in the adjudication process. Supported fund recipients in the realization of their projects as needed.

- created, supported and liaised with the Grey Roots Indigenous Advisory Circle, created in April 2022. Managed communications, supported members and ensured their voices were consulted and heard in the development of museum exhibits and programs.

- researched and wrote exhibit text for the re-designed permanent exhibit gallery.

- responsible for the daily operation of Moreston Heritage Village, including interpretive choices and storylines, staffing, training, supplies and visitor satisfaction.

- developed historical programming in support of special events.

- supported and led education and family programming activities as needed

- delivered public presentations in-house and in the community. Wrote articles for local publications.

- created Grey Roots' volunteer program, from writing position descriptions, recruiting and onboarding new volunteers in all aspects of Grey Roots operations, scheduling, recognizing and celebrating volunteer achievements to managing volunteer records. Annual volunteer service ranged from 7,000-10,000 hours during this time.

- directly supervised and supported volunteers in historical interpretation, education programs and special events, including selecting, training, outfitting and managing volunteers for specialized roles.

- researched and wrote grant applications in support of Grey Roots exhibits, special events and programs and construction projects. Refunds awarded during this period exceeded $300,000.

- researched and wrote exhibit text for a major in-house exhibit each year, including The Lost Regiments of Grey County, Bountiful Grey County and From Forests to Furniture.

- led the development team for the creation of Surviving the Unthinkable: Grey County's Citizen-Soldiers in the First World War and Coughs and Sneezes: The Spanish Flu in Grey County.

- supported and supervised the visitor experience in Moreston Heritage Village.

- managed the museum membership program, including maintaining records and renewals.

- supported and led education and family programs when needed.

- participated as a member of the Grey Roots design staff team, reviewing building designs, consultant materials and writing policies to guide Grey Roots operations.

- researched and contracted traveling exhibits

- researched and prepared new in-house exhibits, including L'Chaim - To Life! The Story of the Beth Ezekiel Synagogue, and Home On the Range: the History of the Meaford Tank Range.

- researched and wrote grant applications in support of exhibit development and special events.

- supervised engagement staff and students.

- developed and maintained Interpretation budget.

- developed special events content.

- worked with community groups to create special events and celebrations, including the Return of the Drums Powwow and the Grey-Bruce Museums Passport.

- liaised with the local Black community to create the From Slavery to Freedom: African-Canadians in Grey County exhibit. Wrote the award-winning companion gallery guide.

- responsible for historical interpretation in the period buildings on-site

- supervised seasonal historical interpretation staff and permanent reception staff.

- developed, organized and implemented museum special events

- developed and managed summer children's day camp

- developed and managed education and children's programming

- researched and booked traveling exhibits.

- responsible for all marketing and promotion of the museum, its exhibits and events.