Museum Assistant

3 weeks ago

East Gwillimbury, Canada Sharon Temple National Historic Site & Museum Full time

The Sharon Temple National Historic Site & Museum is an open-air museum with eight heritage buildings and two interpretive buildings located on-site. The Museum is located in the heart of East Gwillimbury on four acres and features three heritage gardens in addition to the collection of heritage buildings on-site.

**Primary Job Functions**:

- Support the planning and implementation of a roster of seasonal community events throughout their work term as well as special events such as weddings.
- Aid in the development of interpretive material to be used around the Museum in the form of panels, artifact labels, and self-guided tour brochures, as well as the implementation of audio tours.
- Complete training on PastPerfect collections management software for accession, cataloguing, and database management.
- Accession, catalogue, and digitize archival material, photographs, and artifacts from the collection into the Museum’s PastPerfect, including photographing or scanning material.
- Conduct basic preventative conservation and maintenance under the supervision of the Programming & Collections Manager, and handle artifacts and other historical material to rehouse them into new storage solutions.
- Select a new variety of artifacts to be displayed in several of the heritage buildings onsite, including the Study, Log Cabin, Drive Shed, and different rooms in Doan House.
- Provide daily site tours as required for individual visitors and groups based on their specific interests through the Museum’s eight heritage buildings.
- Assist in front of house services, which includes welcoming visitors, answering phone calls, processing admissions, and completing gift shop sales where necessary in the Museum’s Gate House Giftshop.
- Support summer camp staff with the implementation of historical educational programming for a variety of ages.

**General Duties**:

- Provide interpretation to the public through tours, educational programming, outreach opportunities, and special events.
- Assist staff with daily attendance tracking, giftshop inventory, and cash balancing.
- Conduct daily and weekly preventative maintenance checks on heritage buildings.
- Plan and implement on-site events, weddings, and rental preparation.
- Provide support as needed to other staff members.
- Other tasks as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Currently enrolled or a recent graduate of post-secondary studies in Museum Studies, Conservation, History, Art History, Anthropology, Canadian Studies, Archaeology, or a related field.
- Previous experience working with the public in a structured setting, in a paid and/or volunteer capacity.
- Previous experience in event planning and implementation is considered an asset.
- Strong research and analytical skills and written and oral communication with a high level of attention to detail.
- The ability to work well independently on specific tasks and collaborate with colleagues.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of PastPerfect or other collections management software is an asset.
- Licensed G2 or G Class driver with daily access to their own vehicle.
- Must possess or be willing to train in Standard First Aid and CPR.
- Must possess or be willing to obtain a successful Vulnerable Sector screening.
- Be prepared to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and evenings.

**Interns must meet eligibility criteria for Young Canada Works. Please consult the Young Canada Works website for eligibility criteria. Individuals may be eligible if they**:

- Are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);
- Are legally entitled to work in Canada;
- Are between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
- Are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;
- Will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with the program;
- Are unemployed or underemployed;
- Are a college or university graduate;
- Are not receiving Employment Insurance (EI) while employed in the program; and
- Have not previously participated in or been paid under this or any other Career Focus internship program funded under the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy.

**Physical Requirements**:
This position is dependent on receiving funding through Young Canada Works. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is part-time, 35 hours per week, and the contract is for 37 weeks beginning May 6th, 2024.

The Sharon Temple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodations.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 37 weeks

**Salary**: $18.00 per ho

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