Museum Assistant

1 month ago

London, Canada Fanshawe Pioneer Village Full time

**Museum Assistant (Youth Position)**
(Young Canada Works)
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- Museum Assistant (Youth Position) (2 positions) *
- _The Museum Assistant will have the unique opportunity through this placement to participate in the completion of collections tasks, including conservation and registration work, providing valuable hands
- on experience with museum objects. They will assist with the research and installation of site exhibits, the rotation and maintenance of heritage building exhibits, as well as providing activities on-site that promote visitors’ understanding of the Village as a museum and the work that goes into collections and exhibit work. _

Must be between the ages of 18 and 30; have been a full-time student (as defined by their educational institution) in the semester preceding the position’s term and intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the position’s term.
(YCW) work assignment.**Term**:*_
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Full-time Seasonal, Weekends

**Salary**: $15.50
Reporting to: Collection Coordinator
Hours/Days of Work: Mid-June to End of August
5 days a week, typically 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Weekend work may be required

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Curatorial Responsibilities**

Research, conservation and cataloguing of museum artifacts;
Completing registration paperwork for museum artifacts, including data entry into PastPerfect database;
Assisting with curatorial research and exhibition projects;
Revised April 2023

Assisting with upgrades to site exhibits as well as the preventative conservation and maintenance of site buildings and displays.

**Cross Departmental Responsibilities**

Ability to work in both an independent and team environment;
Maintain a high level of customer service and awareness of onsite safety procedures
Provide visitor orientation services as needed.
Interpret to visitors through the implementation of an approved plan of daily demonstrations and activities for public programming that promote visitors’ understanding of the Village as a museum and the work that goes into collections and exhibit work.
Interpret to visitors through demonstrations and discussion.
Complete assigned special tasks that relate to area of interpretation as assigned.

**General Responsibilities**

Support Fanshawe Pioneer Village customer service initiatives;
Ensure the safety of visitors and staff and protect the site's resources;
Assist with building cleaning and site duties;
Adhere to and assist with the implementation of Covid-19 safety precautions.
Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Enrolled in/or graduate of history or museum studies program, or related discipline.
- Prior experience in a museum or living history setting an asset.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and with databases (Access,

PastPerfect).
- Able to work both independently as well as in a team setting.
- Solid critical thinking, research, and communication skills.
- Cash handling experience an asset.
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent customer service skills and strong organizational abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Perform physical tasks associated with the position.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays.
- Ability to wear historical costumes and adhere to guidelines with respect to jewelry, make-up and other forms of personal adornment required.
- Knowledge of 19th century Canadian and south-western Ontario history and/or heritage crafts or trades an asset.
- Fluency in French an asset.

Revised April 2023
- Must have own transportation (No public transportation available to site.)
- Must be able to provide a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
- **Must be eligible under the terms and conditions of the Young**

**PLEASE NOTE**:
Public transportation to the site is unavailable.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with

Disabilities Act (AODA), Integrated Accessibility Standards. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. The

London & Middlesex Heritage Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

Website will be considered.

Fanshawe Pioneer Village thanks all those who apply, but only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

**Application Deadline**: Tuesday May 30th, 2023

**Contact**:
**Matthew Weickert, Collections Coordinator**

**Fanshawe Pioneer Village**

**2609 Fanshawe Park Road E.**

**London, Ontario**

**N5X 4A1**

Revised April 2023

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: $15.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, ON N5X 4A1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-30
Expected start date:

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