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Bring your enthusiasm and energy to Fanshawe Pioneer Village this summer!
We offer a unique heritage employment experience in a historic rural setting. You will be part of a dynamic team and a friendly work environment, gain an understanding of southwestern Ontario’s history and be provided with discounts to many attractions across Ontario.
Under the supervision of the Collections Coordinator, the Museum Assistant will complete collections management and curatorial museum functions. The main responsibilities and tasks of the Museum Assistant will include:
• Assessment, research, conservation and registration work for small to large sized three-dimensional objects.
• Proper re-housing of above objects and storage of these in Fanshawe Pioneer Village's new curatorial facility, with updated locations entered into PastPerfect, collections management database.
• Assisting with inventory and upgrades to site exhibits as well as the upkeep and maintenance of site building exhibits
• Providing visitor orientation and accepting admission to the heritage village.
• Other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate for the position of Museum Assistant will possess the following qualifications:
• Enrolled in/or graduate of history or museum studies program, or related discipline.
• Prior experience in a museum or living history setting an asset.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and with databases (Access, PastPerfect).
• Able to work both independently as well as in a team setting.
• Solid critical thinking, research, and communication skills.
• Prior retail/customer service experience an asset.
• Ability to wear historical costumes and adhere to guidelines with respect to jewellery, make-up and other forms of personal adornment required when working in the Toll Gate location.
• Must be able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check
• Must be eligible under the terms and conditions of the Young Canada Works employment program and be registered in the candidate database, see www.youngcanadaworks.gc.ca.
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada and cannot have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the Young Canada Works (YCW) work assignment.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 30; have been a full-time student (as defined by his or her educational institution) in the semester preceding the position’s term and intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the position’s term.
Hours/Days of Work:
• June 3 - August 30, 2019
• 5 days a week, Monday – Friday 9:00 – 4:30 pm
• may be some occasional weekend work required
Salary: $14.00 per hour
Employees will observe and comply with the following Code of Conduct:
• Positive Communication: If there are issues within your program area, it is expected that employees will prepare a range of possible solutions for discussion with immediate supervisor and be prepared to implement the agreed solution.
• Model Behaviour: Employees will not engage in negative behaviour, defined as office politics, malicious gossip, blaming, name calling or complaining and will refrain from negative comments about the organization, staff or volunteers who work at the Village.
• Demonstrated Commitment to the Master Development and Business Plan and the strategic direction of this organization.
• Cooperation with colleagues in own department, with staff of other departments and with partner organizations.
• Contributes to a positive team environment within own department and organization as a whole.
• Health and Safety: All staff will work in a safe manner in accordance with Ontario Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
PLEASE NOTE:
• Public transportation to the site is unavailable.
• Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Integrated Accessibility Standards. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. The London & Middlesex Heritage Museum is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates must apply online at: www.youngcanadaworks.ca
Application Deadline: Friday, May 3, 2019
Fanshawe Pioneer Village thanks all those who apply, but only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
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