Museum Student

**Position Description**:

- Plan, organize and implement the museum summer children’s program
- Recruit and train youth volunteers to assist with summer children’s program
- Assist with customer service, special events, outreach activities, tours, exhibitions, collections management and routine museum operations.
- Other duties as required.

**Requirements**:
**Qualifications**:

- College or University Student enrolled in a visual art/education program, history, library science or other related programs with related work experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with the public and assist as required.
- Computer and general office skills; knowledge of MS Office, Past Perfect, Adobe Creative Suite an asset.
- Experience and aptitude working with children and youth.
- Excellent time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated research skills would be an asset.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- First Aid Certification.

**Note**:
Employment is conditional upon attendance at all training sessions, submission of required documentation/certification, adherence to the minimum age requirements and ability to meet the employment term.

Applicants must submit a criminal record check (dated within the last 3 months) from their local police service for approval prior to commencing employment.

**Interviews**:
Interviews will be held in the month of February 2025.

**Benefits**

**Position**:Museum Student

**Division**:Community Development

**Department**:Heritage and Culture

**Rate**: $18.06 per hour

**Location**: Port Dover Harbour Museum

**Hours**:40 hours per week

**Note**: Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

**Posting Period**: December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025

**Duration**:
The duration of this contract will be approximately 4 months. Applicants are expected to fulfill the entire contract period commencing April 30, 2025 until August 29, 2025.

**How to Apply**:

- Ensure the file extension for your resume document is.doc,.docx or.pdf
- If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be sent as 1 file.

Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.