Program Assistant

2 days ago

NiagaraontheLake, Canada Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum Full time

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**: Program Assistant

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

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

**Location**: Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

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

**Job Purpose**: The Program Assistant will organize and coordinate the summer programming at the Museum, assist with the development and delivery of the summer camp, take part in marketing activities and social media, and attend community events.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Meet tours in local park on Saturday mornings (greet participants and take payment)
- Assist on event days for all programs including monthly lecture series, August Heritage Festival, yoga, and offsite community events (includes set up and clean up for all events)
- Assist with the set up and moving of the Tiny Museum trailer (driving not required) and attend scheduled events with the Outreach Assistant
- Assist with marketing of exhibitions and events including developing content for social media
- Assist senior staff in the delivery of our children’s summer camp (2 weeks) including planning activities and supervising children aged 6-12
- Photograph all events and programs
- Plan and execute one event of their choosing if time permits

**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
- Pass on research requests and other questions to Assistant Curator
- 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 is required
- May be required to attend and assist with special events on evenings
- May be required to work offsite at community events
- May be required to work with some chemicals used for cleaning purposes

**Knowledge and Skills Required**:

- Some University/College experience required
- Must be enrolled full time and returning full time in the fall
- Education in any of the following related fields is an asset: Event Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Education, History, Museum Studies or Arts Administration
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
- Good organizational skills
- Good writing skills
- Experience working with children
- First Aid training is an asset
- Experience assisting with special events
- Ability to work independently as well as part of team
- Experience scheduling social media, including TikTok is an asset
- MUST BE REGISTERED WITH YOUNG CANADA WORKS AND MEET THEIR CRITERIA
- The Niagara Historical Society 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)

Work Location: In person

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

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