Museum Assistant

Sharon Museum & Gardens (formerly 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**:

- Complete training on PastPerfect collections management software for accession, cataloguing, and database management.
- Conduct research to develop updated furnishing plans for heritage buildings on-site, including the Cookhouse, Log Cabin, and different rooms in Doan House, and refresh artifacts on display.
- 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.
- Support the planning and implementation of a roster of seasonal community events throughout their work term as well as special events such as weddings.
- Provide daily site tours as required for individual visitors and groups based on their specific interests through the Museum’s eight heritage buildings.
- Support the planning and delivery of educational and public programming.
- Assist in front of house services, which include 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, gift shop 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 a full-time temporary contract, 35 hours per week, and the contract is for 37 weeks beginning May 7th, 2025.

Sharon Museum & Gardens 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

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Flexible language requirement:

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