Clarington Museums & Archives comprises three sites in the Municipality of Clarington, Ontario; The Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre, Waverley Place Historic House, and the Clarke Museum School House. The Clarington Museums & Archives works to collect, preserve and present locally significant archives and artifacts that are the history and heritage of local villages and communities that comprise the Municipality of Clarington.
Job Summary Clarington Museums & Archives are seeking candidates interested in gaining summer work experience within a community museum setting. The selected candidates will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of museum work including programming, special events, collections, exhibitions, hospitality, and grounds and gardens. The positions are contingent on successful funding from Young Canada Works and/or Canada Summer Jobs grant programs. Eligibility in Young Canada Works program in Canadian Heritage and/or Canada Summer Jobs is required. Please follow these links to confirm that you are an eligible candidate: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2018/12/backgrounder-canada-summer-jobs-2019.html https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/employers/employer-guide.html
Positions include: Summer Programming Assistant Summer Grounds and Gardens Assistant Summer Hospitality Assistant Summer Exhibitions Assistant Summer Collections Assistant
Qualifications • A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident; • Be legally entitled to work in Canada; • Candidate must fulfill the requirements of eligibility for the Canada Summer Jobs program or the Young Canada Works program; • Preference given to candidates with a background in education, museum studies, or history; • Experience working in a not-for-profit environment is an asset;
Competencies • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Ability to work effectively in a team environment • Excellent public relations skills including an ability to provide quality customer service • Working knowledge of computer software including Word, Excel and Photo shop • Knowledge of Proficio would be an asset but not necessary, training will be provided • Thorough knowledge of Ontario and Canadian history • Knowledge of local history would be an asset • First Aid/ CPR and ladder training would be an asset
Clarington Museums & Archives is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. All offers of employment for this position will be conditional upon satisfactory reference checks. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Positions Available: up to 6 Duration: Variable, 6-13 weeks Hours: Variable, 30-35 hours per week
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and two references to hridge@claringtonmuseums.com by 5pm on Friday, April 26, 2019.
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