Curatorial Assistant

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, owned and operated by the Niagara Historical Society, is a team of staff and volunteers that passionately collect, preserve, research, educate and promote the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake and its communities. We inspire an appreciation of local history through engaging programs and exhibitions.

**Job Title: Curatorial Assistant**

**Duration**: May 4 - August 23, 2025 (16 weeks)

**Wage**:$18.50/hour, 35 hours per week

**Language**: English

**Reporting Duties**:Reports to the CEO.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Scan archival documents and upload to Past Perfect collections database
- Research and write detailed descriptions for collections to be placed online
- Create social media content and blogs based on research and interesting artefacts found
- Assist with answering research requests from the public
- Conduct walking tours of Niagara-on-the-Lake, starting from a local park and ending at the Museum (approximately 2 per week)
- Research and write text for two small exhibitions, working within a strict budget Upload a virtual exhibition to Google Arts & Culture
- Sort and accession backlogged new donations

**Secondary Responsibilities**:

- Answer the phone at the Museum
- Greet visitors, receive admissions, direct patrons to the Museum, answer questions by visitors
- POS entry of gift shop sales
- Assist with special events at the Museum
- Any other duties as required by the position

**Interaction with Patrons and Public**
- Interact with Museum visitors
- Interact with Museum volunteers

**Working Conditions and Environment**:

- Weekend work required
- May be required to attend and assist with special events on select evenings
- May be required to work with some chemicals used for cleaning purposes and accessioning
- Required to conduct outdoor walking tours

**Knowledge and Skills Required**:

- Some University/College experience required
- Must be enrolled full time and returning full time in the fall
- Experience with the use of database systems is an asset
- Excellent computer skills
- Good communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Experience assisting with special events is an asset
- Ability to work independently as well as part of team
- Experience working with an historical collection is an asset
- Education in a History, Museum Studies, arts administration or a public history program is an asset
- MUST BE REGISTERED WITH YOUNG CANADA WORKS AND MEET THEIR CRITERIA
- The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is an equal opportunity employer

**Niagara-on-the-Lake**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 16 weeks

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays

Application question(s):

- Are you currently a full-time student and will you be returning to school full-time in September 2025.

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Library, Archives & Museum Occupations: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-31
Expected start date: 2025-05-04