Museum Assistant

**Museum Assistant (Summer - Full-time) Posting # 2023-40**
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**Department: Lennox and Addington County Museum and Archives**

**Location: Napanee, Ontario**

**Supervisor: Curator**

**Hours of Work: 9:00am to 5:00pm (May 15 to September 1, 2023 (35 hours per week, weekends and evenings as required)**

**Salary Range: $18.62 per hour**

**Closing Date: April 23, 2023**

The Museum of Lennox and Addington is seeking an enthusiastic Summer Museum Assistant. The Museum Assistant will greet all visitors, provide tours and assist with the delivery of all programs and workshops. They will work at both museum sites - Macpherson House (1830s historic house) and the Museum of Lennox and Addington, both sites are operated by the county and are within walking distance.

**Responsibilities**:

- The Museum Assistant is a pivotal role in the summer experience bringing a positive, energetic enthusiasm to all things throughout the day
- Greet visitors, conduct preservation housekeeping in galleries, and deliver tours as needed
- Assist in the development and delivery of all summer programs
- Assist with cash handling, gift shop inventory, and presentation of retail spaces

**Education and Specific Training**:

- Enrolled in a post-secondary education in related Museum Studies, Marketing or Education program and between the ages of 15 - 30
- A love for history and working with people of all ages is a must
- Parts of the Macpherson House and Museum are not fully accessibility. The ability to climb stairs and lift 15 lbs.+ in order to delivery tours and programs is a bonus
- Demonstrated familiarity with computer software and social media platforms
- Requires an attention to detail and the ability to initiate tasks, be creative and helpfulness is key
- CPIC required
- *This position is dependent on funding from Canada Summer Jobs._
- Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of applicant selection. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes received after the closing date will not be considered._

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 15 weeks

**Salary**: $18.62 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-05-15