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Job Description:
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Position Summary
The Cultural Heritage Assistant works with the Manager, Cultural Heritage to develop, implement and promote initiatives that build public understanding of cultural heritage within a Kingston context. This includes a combination of programs and projects designed to engage residents, visitors and other targeted audiences across various platforms that position Kingston as a “museum without walls”. The Cultural Heritage Assistant is based out of the Heritage Resource Centre and helps to respond to public inquires and research-related requests, where appropriate. The position supports programs and projects initiated by Cultural Sevices and/or Planning, Building and Licensing through the Heritage Resource Centre and also supports programs and projects related to Kingston City Hall National Historic Site, the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum and the Pump House Steam Museum as well as out in the community in collaboration with internal and external partners as required.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Support the daily opperations of the Heritage Resource Centre (HRC), including public inquires related to commemorations and heritage permit applications.
Provide support for the HRC volunteers.
Assist in the development, implementation and promotion of programs and projects related to cultural heritage that link to the mandates of the HRC, Cultural Services and Planning, Building and Licensing.
Plan public workshops and speakers series on various Built and Cultural heritage topics, including the booking of meeting spaces, the coordination of amenities, and related tasks.
Provide support to and coordination of volunteers for City Hall tours.
Provide support with other Cultural Services programs at City Hall.
Assist the City’s Heritage Planners with preparation of heritage permit applications and reports, as may be required.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Competencies
3 year degree/diploma in history, museum studies, or related field
1 year demonstrated experience in customer service, audience development and/or museum support
Experience working with Microsoft Office
General knowledge of subject areas relevant to cultural heritage (tangible, intangible and natural)
Experience working with and scheduling volunteers an asset
Experience with heritage planning and knowledge of the Ontario Heritage Act as asset.
Knowledge and experience with planning procedures and processes as asset.
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Ability to be innovative and promote cultural heritage
Strong problem solving, research and evaluation skills
Ability to work independently and in a dynamic, team oriented environment
Excellent people skills and well developed oral and written communication skills
Creativity, enthusiasm and attention to detailFrench or other languages considered an asset
Must have own transporatation and a valid "G" class driver’s licence
Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including vulnerable sector, at candidates’ expense
Please apply to Internal Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/MyCareer
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