Museum Attendant

**Museum Attendant**

(Posting #2024.67S)

**Department**: Community Services

**Division**: Client and Cultural Services

**Location**:Pioneer Village & Archives

**Status**:Student (May 15, 2024 - September 2, 2024)

**Hours of Work**:35 hours per week

**Number of Positions**: 1

**Hourly Wage**: $16.55 per hour

**Date Posted**: March 28, 2024

**Date Closing**: April 11, 2024

**Come work with us**

Employment with the Town of Georgina offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. We offer a collaborative team environment and an excellent place to take charge of your career.

**Position Purpose**

The Museum Attendant is the first point of contact with museum visitors. They are responsible for welcoming and providing information to guests. The Museum Attendant will enrich the experience of summer visitors to the museum through the delivery of activities, crafts, demonstrations, tours, etc. The Museum Attendant is responsible for preparing the historic buildings and exhibit spaces for the public including open and close routines each day, light housekeeping and gardening. **_For full details, please see attached job description._**

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Minimum of one year university or college in an appropriate field (e.g., museum studies, history, education, hospitality and tourism etc.)
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check, deemed as satisfactory by the Town;
- Current Certification in Basic First Aid and CPR “C”;

**Young Canada Works Grant Requirements**:

- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada,
- Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.

**How to apply**

**Committed to diversity and a barrier-free environment**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Title**:Museum Attendant

**Employee Group**:Student

**Department**:Community Services

**Division**:Client and Cultural Services

**Reports To**:Manager of Client and Cultural Services

**Position Summary**

The Museum Attendant is the first point of contact with museum visitors. They are responsible for welcoming and providing information to guests. The Museum Attendant will enrich the experience of summer visitors to the museum through the delivery of activities, crafts, demonstrations, tours, etc. The Museum Attendant is responsible for preparing the historic buildings and exhibit spaces for the public including open and close routines each day, light housekeeping and gardening.

**Responsibilities**
- Welcome visitors, conduct tours and provide historical information of the buildings and artifacts at the Georgina Pioneer Village & Archives;
- Ensure site is clean and prepared to receive visitors;
- Record number of visitors and manage cash transactions;
- Answer telephone inquiries;
- Work other staff to research themes related to the period from 19th - early 20th century, in Georgina that can be translated into demonstrations, activities, crafts and games that explore these themes;
- Interpret the history of the various heritage buildings located at the Georgina Pioneer Village & Archives, including relevant information about the town in which they were originally located and the people that once occupied them;
- Provide basic demonstrations of the pastimes, chores and crafts performed by people in 19th century rural Ontario;
- Through engaged discussion with the public, promote the Georgina Pioneer Village & Archives, its programs, and events;
- Assist with the various special events taking place at the Georgina Pioneer Village & Archives throughout the summer months;
- Work with other staff in developing methods to capture visitor feedback that will be used to evaluate the visitor experience at the Georgina Pioneer Village & Archives.

**The foregoing is intended to outline the general description of the duties and responsibilities for this position. It is not intended nor should it be interpreted as a complete description. The Town of Georgina reserves the right to amend this position description at any time provided that such change does not represent a substantive change in the purpose or essential nature of the position.
**Minimum Qualifications**
- Minimum of one year university or college in an appropriate field (e.g., museum studies, history, education, hospitality and tourism etc.)
- Possess demonstrated organizational, writing, research and exceptional public speaking skills.
- Familiarity with a museum, heritage, cultural, or non-profit organization, is an asset.
- The ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- A valid driver's license or access to transportation is required as we are not located on a public transportation route.
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check, deemed as satisfactory by the Town;
- Current Certification in Basic First Aid an