Museum Assistant

_**SUMMER POSITIONS - JOIN OUR TEAM**_

**The Stony Plain and Parkland Pioneer Museum is an open-air history museum and has Recognized Museum Leader status with the Alberta Museum Association. It is dedicated to collecting, preserving and presenting the history and stories of Stony Plain and Parkland County since 1992. The museum consists of 25 buildings on fourteen acres within the limits of the Town of Stony Plain.**

**We are seeking positive & enthusiastic Museum Assistants to join our team of staff & volunteers from May to August.**

**OVERVIEW**:

- Applicants must be between 15-30 years of age at the beginning of employment period to meet Canada Summer Jobs grant stipulations.
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred & have a valid Social Insurance Number & legally entitled to work in Canada.
- $16.00 per hour
- Weekend work will be required.
- Student hours:

- 5 days weekly, 7.5 hours per day (9:00-4:30) inclusive of 30-minute unpaid lunch.
- Museum Summer Hours:

- May to August, Monday to Sunday 10-4

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- **VISITOR EXPERIENCE**:

- Welcoming visitors to museum and orientate them to the site and attractions.
- Learn museum and area history to be able to impart information in order to provide front line exceptional service & tours to visitors.
- Learn Pioneer Museum & local amenities and events to provide information to visitors as a Town of Stony Plain Ambassador.
- Welcome visitors to Mercantile Gift Shop and assist them with purchases, provide visitor service, run the till.

**RENTALS/PUBLIC PROGRAMMING & EVENTS**:

- Set up & tear down for various rentals and events as needed.
- Assist as liaison with summer rentals and events ie: Weddings & other rentals.
- Take an active part in all summer museum events in whatever capacity is needed.

**RESEARCH & DISPLAYS**:

- Learn display and exhibit requirements.
- Work on at least one display.
- Learn & conduct archiving procedures.

**OPERATIONS**:

- Assist in many aspects of daily operations including but not limited to:

- Opening & closing procedures
- Social Media Marketing/general marking in collaboration with other museum staff.
- Create digital content in the form of posts, photos & videos which to be posted on the Pioneer Museum social media platforms in collaboration with other staff.
- Assist staff & volunteers in administrative and other duties as assigned.
- Assist with inventory & display in the PM Mercantile.
- Cash out till when required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Excellent written & verbal skills.
- An interest/education in history.
- Experience with MS office, search engines & social media platforms.
- Self motivated, organized, detail orientated & ability to follow verbal/written instructions.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent customer/visitor service skills in a variety of settings.
- Previous museum experience will be considered an asset.
- First Aid & Whmis training an asset.
- Cash handling.
- Strong work ethic.

**Please submit a RESUME & COVER LETTER to **The Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum, **Attention P. Mackay**

**Mail/Drop Off**: 5120 - 41 Avenue, Stony Plain, Alberta T7Z 1L5

Deadline for Applications: April 21, 2023

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 16 weeks

**Salary**: $16.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1L5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-04-21
Expected start date: 2023-05-01