Museum Program Assistant

**Join us to shape the future of St. Catharines**:
**About the City**:
At the City of St. Catharines, we are committed to realizing the vision outlined in The City of St. Catharines - Strategic Plan 2023 to 2027. Our goal is to cultivate a city that thrives on safety, innovation, sustainability, and caring, not just for today, but for generations to come. Join our team and be part of a meaningful journey to shape the future of our community, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the present.

What You Will be Doing:

- Assist in the planning, preparation, delivery and evaluation of public and educational programming for temporary and permanent exhibitions.
- Assist with organizing key summer special events.
- Enhance education kits.
- Perform other similar and related tasks.
- These responsibilities outline the principal functions of the position and serve as a guiding vision for the role's impact and contribution._

**About You**:
**Qualifications**:

- Enrolled in full-time, post-secondary studies in the field of concurrent education, political science, visual arts, history, geography, child & youth studies or museum studies and returning to full-time studies in the fall, supporting confirmation letter from your Registrar’s Office will be required.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be between the ages of 16-30 years.
- Experience in education and/or event planning is an asset.
- Familiarity with public and educational programming in a museum setting is an asset.

**Skills**:

- Good organization and project management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent volunteer and interpersonal skills.
- Proven research skills.
- Efficient problem solving skills.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Self-motivated, as well as the ability to work in a group.

**Other Requirements**:

- Proven completion of Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness training.
- A demonstrated commitment to enhancing a safety culture.
- Proof of education will be required upon hire.

**What’s in it for you**:

- Salary & Benefits: Get a competitive salary plus health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage (for eligible positions).
- Pension Plan: Enjoy enrollment in the OMERS pension plan with matched contributions for a secure retirement. Learn more at OMERS.
- Flexibility: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work environment (for eligible positions).
- Professional Development: Access training and development funds to support your career growth.
- Make Your Mark: Share your ideas, drive change, and leave a lasting impact through modernization efforts.
- Great People: Work with a supportive team and a leadership team focused on growth and success.

**Other Job Details**:

- Pay Rate: $22.50
- Employee Group: Student
- Department: Community, Recreation and Culture Services
- Position Type: Seasonal, Full-time
- Work Mode: In-person
- Work Location: St Catharines Museum and Welland Canal Centre
- Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
- Number of Openings: 2
- Job ID: 2025-34
- Posted Date: January 24, 2025

**Additional Information**:
For applicable positions, the recruitment process will be conducted using video conference technology. Please note that for certain roles, in-person interviews may be required.

They City of St. Catharines does not use AI Technology in any part of the recruitment process.

**Employment Equity, Inclusivity and Accommodation**:
Dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment, the City of St. Catharines is an equal opportunity employer committed to accommodating the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform the Human Resources Division of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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