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Exhibit Assistant
Daly House Museum
Overview
JOB TITLE: Exhibition Assistant
LOCATION: Daly House Museum, Brandon, Manitoba
START DATE: May 12, 2026
END DATE: August 29, 2026
LANGUAGE(S) OF WORK: English (A second language would be an asset)
WAGE: $16.00/hour
HOURS: 35 hours/ week, Tuesday to Saturday
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for a summer Exhibition Assistant with strong research and writing skills to assist in the creation of upcoming exhibits at Daly House Museum. The Exhibition Assistant under the supervision of the Curator will:
1. Assist with the conducting background research on artifacts, photographs and documents to be used in the upcoming exhibits.
2. Create weekly social media posts related to the exhibit and Daly House Museum.
3. Other duties will include, but are not limited to conducting general public tours, assisting researchers with information searches, carrying out the opening and/or closing of the Museum, retail services, answering phones and responding to emails; maintaining period rooms; cataloguing artifacts and representing the Museum at community events
University or College education in any of the following areas is preferred: Museum Studies, Education, Tourism & Hospitality, Cultural Studies, History, Anthropology, Art History, Indigenous Studies
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications
• Be working towards an undergraduate degree in any of the following areas is preferred: Museum Studies, Archival Studies, Education, Tourism & Hospitality, Cultural Studies, History, Anthropology, Art History, Indigenous Studies.
• Written and oral fluency in English. A second language is an asset but not required.
• Strong interpersonal communication and written communication skills
• Have efficient time management and organizational skills
• Possess basic research skills using paper-based and electronic sources
• Comfortable working independently and as a team member
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, WordPress, Excel and Adobe Photoshop
• Be flexible and good at multi-tasking
• Commitment to learning from experience
• Demonstrated initiative and responsibility
• Ability to accept and learn from feedback
• Be able to work weekends and occasional evenings
• Be able to climb stairs and ladders and lift heavy objects
• Will meet all requirements for Young Canada Works including:
• are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
• are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
• are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
• are a high school, college, CEGEP or university student.
Note: Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in the YCWHO employment program.
Daly House Museum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Send a resume and cover letter to:
Daly House Museum
122-18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 5A4
Attention: Eileen Trott, Curator
OR: fax 204/727-1722
OR: email to [email protected]
Send resume and cover letter in PDF format only please.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted
Company Information
Built in 1882, the Daly House is a small Victorian Mansion nestled in the heart of Brandon. Originally the home of two of Brandon’s prominent families – the Dalys and the Coldwells – it is now the only pre-1900 structure remaining on 18th Street, a municipal heritage site, and a fine example of Italianate architecture. The Museum opened to the public in 1978 and displays the early history of Brandon and area. It also includes an extensive archives that contains photographs and documents from early Brandon and area. Daly House Museum’s garden is a beautiful setting for intimate weddings, baby showers, luncheons, cocktail parties, business meetings and everything in between.
Documents Required for this Application
Resume, Cover Letter