Assistant Museum Curator - Tour Guide
Overview
Position Responsibilities:
- The Assistant Curator- Interpretive Tour Guide position is responsible for assisting in the creation special interactive guided school tours during May and June as well as regular guided tours on demand as required from May to end of August; Create a display table at the local Farmers Market every Friday and special displays at Downtown Events and at the Rodeo; assist in creating a special Museum Day or Heritage Day and BBQ; a Kid’s Day and special group tours for Day Care and Day Camp children with heritage activities. The students are involved with set up of all displays and the taking down of them also.
- Promote the museum to educational institutions, at special events, using media outlets, and at any other appropriate venues.
- Receive, identify, catalogue and display/store artifact donations as required.
- Provide regular care and maintenance of collections and displays as required
-Must be able to work in a team as well as be able to work independently and be self-motivated
- Have excellent interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Perform related duties as needed, including some general cleaning/housekeeping
Qualifications
Education, Skills and/or Experience:
- Must be a full-time student and be between 15 and 30 years of age. If we receive any funding from YCW - student should be returning to full time studies after summer employment.
- Prefer a background or interest in history, museum studies, archaeology, Business Administration, tourism or related fields.
- Have an outgoing personality, previous experience working with the public and the ability to work well with co-workers and independently.
- Social media experience preferred.
- Basic computer skills including all Microsoft Programs are necessary and be fluent in written and spoken English.
The Virden Pioneer Home Museum values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations.
Contact
Send resume and applications by mail to:
Virden Pioneer Home Museum
Box 2001, Virden, Manitoba R0M 2C0
Or email to: virden_pioneer_application@mymts.net
For any additional information or questions regarding this employment please contact Susan at the above email