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Job Description:
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The Orillia Museum of Art & History seeks a post-secondary student to fill the position of Community Engagement Assistant for the summer. The candidate will be expected to assist with interpretive and interactive program development. The candidate will also support the museum’s community and special events as required.
Eligible candidates will be a student returning to post-secondary education, preferably in a related field (Library or Museum Studies, History, Arts, Education, Communications). This position is limited to students or recent graduates who meet the Young Canada Works program’s set criteria and have registered with the online database at www.youngcanadaworks.gc.ca. Intermediate computer skills are required, while familiarity with database applications, and in particular PastPerfect Museum Software, are a definite asset. The candidate ideally has experience working with youth and/or seniors and must be able to work independently with good clerical accuracy, and have the ability to organize and plan. Time management is also required. Familiarity with a museum/archives environment are also assets. Must have excellent English skills, including good verbal and excellent writing abilities. Must have excellent customer service skills and a pleasant manner.
Applicant will need a recent (within the last year) clean police check including a Vulnerable Sector check.
Length of position: 16 weeks
Hours/Week: 35 Salary: $14/hr
The Orillia Museum of Art & History is an equal opportunity employer and has in place a Human Resources Policy that it follows with regard to hiring practices for applicants and the participation of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups.
Deadline for application for this position is Friday, April 20, 2018 by 4pm. Applications may be submitted, in confidence, by e-mail, mail, or dropped off in person to the attention of:
Ninette Gyorody
Orillia Museum of Art & History
30 Peter Street S.
Orillia, ON
L3V 5A9
Tel: (705) 326-2159
E-mail: employment@orilliamuseum.org
The support of Canadian Heritage through the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations program is gratefully acknowledged.
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