Collections Assistant

The Norwich and District Museum is seeking applicants for a temporary student position as Museum Collections Assistant from June 11th to September 1st, 2024. This position is 40 hours a week, Tuesdays to Saturdays from 9-5 daily and pays $16.55 an hour.

The primary duty of this position is handling, photographing and collecting data and information on artifacts and entering that information into the collections management system (Past Perfect 5). This position will also involve providing tours for museum visitors, working as part of a team to plan, prepare and lead educational programs and summer event activities, promoting the museum through social media platforms, blogs, posters and articles, and keeping the museum buildings in a clean and orderly state.

Preferred applicants will be enrolled in a post-secondary program of museum studies, history, archaeology, English, or education, or will be a senior high school student intending to pursue studies in these areas and who has a demonstrable interest in history. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, computer skills, attention to detail, and accuracy. They must be self-motivated and be able to stay on task to work as part of a team or independently. They must demonstrate good interpersonal and customer service skills and be comfortable with a leadership role.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 12 weeks

**Salary**: $16.55 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Norwich, ON N0J 1P0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you currently in full-time education and returning to full-time education in the Fall?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-01
Expected start date: 2024-06-10