Museum Attendant
(Posting #2024.67S)
Department: Community Services
Division: Client and Cultural Services
Location: Pioneer Village & Archives
Status: Student (May 15, 2024 – September 2, 2024)
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Hourly Wage: $16.55 per hour
Date Posted: March 28, 2024
Date Closing: April 11, 2024
Come work with us!
Employment with the Town of Georgina offers an opportunity to make a positive difference in our community. We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization focused on continuous improvement, innovation and providing exceptional customer service. We offer a collaborative team environment and an excellent place to take charge of your career.
Position Purpose
The Museum Attendant is the first point of contact with museum visitors. They are responsible for welcoming and providing information to guests. The Museum Attendant will enrich the experience of summer visitors to the museum through the delivery of activities, crafts, demonstrations, tours, etc. The Museum Attendant is responsible for preparing the historic buildings and exhibit spaces for the public including open and close routines each day, light housekeeping and gardening. For full details, please see attached job description.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of one year university or college in an appropriate field (e.g., museum studies, history, education, hospitality and tourism etc.)
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check, deemed as satisfactory by the Town;
- Current Certification in Basic First Aid and CPR “C”;
Young Canada Works Grant Requirements:
Please note that this position may be funded through Young Canada Works, as a result candidates that meet the following requirements will be preferred.
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada,
- Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
- Candidates must have been a full-time student in the semester preceding the work term and plan to return to full-time studies upon the completion of the work term.
For more information please visit www.canada.ca/Young-Canada-Works
How to apply
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter, identifying the Job Title and Job ID#. Please apply by visiting the www.georgina.ca/careers no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date. The assessment process may include a practical test and/or interview.
Committed to diversity and a barrier-free environment
The Town of Georgina is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Team if you require an accommodation(s) and we will work with you to meet your needs throughout any stage of the process. Please be advised that this information will be treated in a confidential manner.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.
Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. Further information concerning the collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Manager, Town of Georgina, 26557 Civic Centre Road, Keswick, ON L4P 3G1 (905) 476-4301
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Museum Attendant
Employee Group: Student
Department: Community Services
Division: Client and Cultural Services
Reports To: Manager of Client and Cultural Services
Position Summary
The Museum Attendant is the first point of contact with museum visitors. They are responsible for welcoming and providing information to guests. The Museum Attendant will enrich the experience of summer visitors to the museum through the delivery of activities, crafts, demonstrations, tours, etc. The Museum Attendant is responsible for preparing the historic buildings and exhibit spaces for the public including open and close routines each day, light housekeeping and gardening.
Responsibilities
- Welcome visitors, conduct tours and provide historical information of the buildings and artifacts at the Georgina Pioneer Village & Archives;
- Ensure site is clean and prepared to receive visitors;
- Record number of visitors and manage cash transactions;
- Answer telephone inquiries;
- Work other staff to research themes related to the period from 19th – early 20th century, in Georgina that can be translated into demonstrations, activities, crafts and games that explore these themes;
- Interpret the history of the various heritage buildings located at the Georgina Pioneer Village & Archives, including relevant information about the town in which they were originally located and the people that once occupied them;
- Provide basic demonstrations of the pastimes, chores and crafts performed by people in 19th century rural Ontario;
- Through engaged discussion with the public, promote the Georgina Pioneer Village & Archives, its programs, and events;
- Assist with the various special events taking place at the Georgina Pioneer Village & Archives throughout the summer months;
- Work with other staff in developing methods to capture visitor feedback that will be used to evaluate the visitor experience at the Georgina Pioneer Village & Archives.
The foregoing is intended to outline the general description of the duties and responsibilities for this position. It is not intended nor should it be interpreted as a complete description. The Town of Georgina reserves the right to amend this position description at any time provided that such change does not represent a substantive change in the purpose or essential nature of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of one year university or college in an appropriate field (e.g., museum studies, history, education, hospitality and tourism etc.)
- Possess demonstrated organizational, writing, research and exceptional public speaking skills.
- Familiarity with a museum, heritage, cultural, or non-profit organization, is an asset.
- The ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- A valid driver's license or access to transportation is required as we are not located on a public transportation route.
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check, deemed as satisfactory by the Town;
- Current Certification in Basic First Aid and CPR “C”;
Young Canada Works Grant Requirements:
Please note that this position may be funded through Young Canada Works, as a result candidates that meet the following requirements will be preferred.
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada,
- Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
- Candidates must have been a full-time student in the semester preceding the work term and plan to return to full-time studies upon the completion of the work term.
For more information please visit www.canada.ca/Young-Canada-Works