Assistant Curator- Interpretive Tour Guide
Overview
Responsibilities:
- create special tours for school students during May and June as well as regular guided tours on demand from May 4th to August 31st.
-Create a display at the Farmers Market every Friday; special displays at Downtown Events and during the Rodeo. They will create 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.
-Promote the museum to educational institutions, at special events, and at any other appropriate venues.
-Receive, identify, catalogue and display/store artifact donations
-Must be able to work in a team as well as independently and be self-motivated
-Have excellent interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Perform all related duties as needed
-Create and promote all Special Events
-Provide regular care and maintenance of collections and displays as well as cleaning and housekeeping duties
Qualifications
Education, Skills, and Experience required:
Position is open to University, Community College or High-school students
Must be a full-time student and be between 15 and 30 years of age who is returning to classes in fall
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and timelines
Experience in Event Planning, Marketing, and Public Relations
Be Self Motivated
Background or interest in history, museum studies, archaeology, tourism or related field.
Have an outgoing personality, previous experience working with the public and the ability to work well with co-workers and independently.
Basic computer skills including all Microsoft Programs including Access and be fluent in written and spoken English.
Well versed in Social Media platforms
Contact
Virden Pioneer Home Museum, Virden, Manitoba
Attention: Susan Ivey
virden_pioneer_application@mymts.net