Visitor Experience/collections Assistant

3 weeks ago

Kingston, Canada The Corporation of Loyalist Township Full time

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**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**_ Collection Assistant_**

The student will assist with:

- Work with HCT staff to complete a curatorial project.
- The administration of the museum including documenting data on visitor attendance and satisfaction.
- Support site operations, workshops, and special programs.
- Collections management including cataloguing and inventory.
- Caring for the collection.
- Supporting special programs, events and tours that are supported by the Township
- Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the museums physical plant, grounds, and exhibits.
- Other duties as assigned.

**_Visitor Experience Assistant:_**

The student will assist with:

- Providing engaging and informative site tours of the Bath Museum and Babcock Mill.
- Preparing and facilitating summer activities and events at various locations throughout the Township.
- Post-event, program, and social reporting.
- Supporting the development and implementation of experience-based opportunities to attract and engage local and regional tourism.
- Developing engaging, interactive programs such as community-wide scavenger hunts, puzzles, and games for visitors to enjoy.
- Developing unique and engaging social content to promote tourism.
- Other duties as assigned

**WORKING RELATIONSHIPS**:
Internal

Daily communication with Township employees

External

Occasional interactions with Township residents and visitors

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**WORKING CONDITIONS**:
Normal office-type environment (may be in office or other municipal buildings). May be seated for long periods (3-4 hours).

**_ Hours of work:_**

May, 8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday

June - August, 8:30-4:30 Wednesday to Sunday

There are a number of special events throughout the summer that will require this position to work the occasional evening shift.
- The job description reflects the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and should not be construed to describe in detail all duties and responsibilities of the job._

**Qualifications**:

- Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in Museum Studies, History, Classics, Tourism, Heritage or Cultural Resource Management, Museum Studies, Museum Education, Marketing, Communication, Education, Graphic Arts, or related field.
- Must be a full-time student planning to return to full time studies in the Fall of 2023.
- Interested in local history or genealogy.
- Strong research, analytical and communication skills with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work independently on specific tasks.
- Excellent customer service and ability to interact with visitors.
- Interested in community development, tourism, and culture.
- Creative ability as demonstrated through experience with arts or design.
- Experience volunteering or working in the tourism and culture field will be considered an asset.

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