Curatorial Assistant

Organization

Orillia Museum of Art & History

Job Type

summer student

Language Required

English

Location

Orillia, ON 

Application Deadline

03-Apr-2020

Job Start Date

19-may-2020

Date Posted

DD/MM/YYYY

Email

executivedirector@orilliamuseum.org

Website

orilliamuseum.org

Salary

$14/hour

Job Description

The Orillia Museum of Art & History seeks a post-secondary student to fill the position of Curatorial Assistant. The ideal applicant will be a student returning to
post-secondary education, preferably in a related field (Library or Museum and/or Gallery Studies, History, Arts, Education, Communications). This position is
limited to students 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.
Applicant must be able to work well with diverse groups of individuals, and have the ability to organize, plan, and meet set goals. Past experience with exhibition
design and/or installation is an asset. Must have excellent English skills, including good verbal and excellent writing abilities and be comfortable with public
speaking, have excellent customer service skills and a pleasant manner. Basic French language skills are and asset. Time management is also required.
Applicant must have excellent English skills, including excellent verbal and writing abilities. Applicant must have excellent customer service skills and a pleasant
manner. Police check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening check are required.
Length of position: 15 weeks
# of positions: 1
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 3, 2020 by 4pm. Applications may be submitted, in confidence, by e-mail to the attention of:

Ninette Gyorody
Orillia Museum of Art & History
30 Peter Street S.
Orillia, ON
L3V 5A9
Tel: (705) 326-2159 x101

E-mail: executivedirector@orilliamuseum.org

Please note that the job has not yet been created and is subject to the availability of funding through the Young Canada Works program.