Marketing and Audience Evaluation Assistant
Organization
Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
Job Type
Summer Student
Language Required
English
Location
Wembley, AB
Application Deadline
10-APR-2020
Job Start Date
11-MAY-2020
Date Posted
11-MAR-2020
Email
aboucher@dinomuseum.ca
Website
https://dinomuseum.ca/support/jobopportunities/
Salary
$18 / hour
Job Description
The Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum in Wembley, Alberta, is looking for individuals to work with the exhibitions team to develop new and exciting experiences. The museum is embarking on a visitor focused approach to development that utilizes rapid prototyping and various forms of evaluation to create engaging exhibits. The museum is engaging leaders in exhibit development, gaming, and evaluation. This position will have the opportunity to work with these leaders.
Two ideal candidates will be students enrolled in a postsecondary program in marketing, industrial design, user experience, game design, museum studies, or a similar program. The ideal candidate will have an interest in the delivery of science content in a museum or similar environment. Experience delivering programs is an asset but not necessary. The candidate will:
• Be a self-starter, capable of working alone or in teams
• Have experience delivering programs to children and adults
• Have an understanding of social media
• Be able to analyze data and develop surveys and questionnaires
• Be competent with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Have a valid driver’s license
The candidate will preferably have:
• Experience with design software
• A knowledge of museum development theories
• Studied marketing and have an interest in marketing
Only successful candidates will be contacted and selected for the interview process. The application deadline is Friday, April 10th at 3:00pm Mountain Daylight Time. Please email resume and cover letter to Amanda Boucher, Head of Operations, at aboucher@dinomuseum.ca. Candidates will be contacted via phone or email to schedule a time for an interview the week following the application deadline. The interview will consist of basic questions to ensure the candidate is well suited and meets the requirements of the position and is eligible according to Young Canada Works criteria. The interview will also consist of a 2-5 minute memorized oral presentation on a predetermined topic sent to the candidate beforehand. All candidates interviewed will be contacted after the interview to inform them of the job offer or thank them for applying.