Programming and Collections Assistant

Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc. (WMMI) is a unique 19th century grist and flour mill that has been in operation since 1860. Located at the heart of Manotick, on the shores of the Rideau River, it is the only working industrial heritage site in the Ottawa region.

Position: Programming and Collections Assistant

Location: Watson’s Mill, 5525 Dickinson Street, Manotick, Ontario

Salary: $15.00/hour

Duration: Up to 18 weeks; anticipated start date 24 August 2020

Hours of Work: 9:00 to 5:00; 35 hours per week; including frequent evenings and weekends

Languages of Work: English; oral ability in French an asset

Open to: Post-secondary graduates aged 15 to 30 at the start of employment and who have graduated within the past 24 months.

• Police record check is required

• First Aid Certification an asset

• Valid Ontario Driver’s License an asset

Duties include:

• Coordinating and implementing a full calendar of public programming

o Includes:

 Developing program concepts and plans

 Liaising with program sponsors and contributors on behalf of Watson’s Mill

 Overseeing ticket sales

 Overseeing program and site preparation

 Volunteer recruitment and orientation

• Creating and distributing all professional marketing materials to promote programs and the site, coordinating all media coverage of programs

• Posting on social media sites, such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, in a professional manner

• Accessioning artifacts

• Data entry into museum collections database

• Drafting facilities reports

• Greeting guests, leading group tours & taking ownership of visitor experience

• Assisting in basic housekeeping and maintenance of site

Potential candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills; will be enthusiastic & creative, have excellent communication & organizational skills, have experience working with the general public, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, be capable of working in a team (including co-workers & volunteers) with minimal supervision, and have a great sense of humour!

Interest in regional history, historic buildings, traditional machinery, and/or community development is an asset.

Complementary fields of study are History, Museum Studies, Education, Event Management, Marketing, Business/Commerce, Tourism or Recreation.

Interested parties should send their cover letter and resume by 5:00 pm on 31 July 2020 to;

Ms. Elaine Eagen

Programming & Visitor Experience Manager,

Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc.

programs@watsonsmill.com

Candidates should register with Young Canada Works at https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Account/Register. 

Callback’s for interviews will be conducted 3 August 2020.

WMMI thanks to all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All positions are subject to funding availability. WMMI is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages men and women, including those of visible minorities or disabilities, to apply. Please be aware that Watson’s Mill is not fully wheelchair accessible and is not easily accessible by public transit.

For more information about Watson’s Mill, please visit www.watsonsmill.com. For more information about Manotick, please visit www.manotickvillage.com