Job description

Position: Assistant Curator
Location: 578 Main St, Mahone Bay
Contract Duration: 2025/06/30 - 2025/08/30

The Mahone Bay Museum is seeking an assistant for collections and exhibits for a temporary, full-time contract (30 hours per week). This role is ideal for someone with a passion for local history, artifact care, and exhibition planning.

Role Overview:

? Learn and apply our exhibition guidelines, including how to use our collections management system.
? Support the artifact accession process, including evaluating and documenting new donations.
? Collaborate with the Accessions Committee, contributing to the decision-making process for new acquisitions.
? Review the current exhibits and communicate suggested improvements.
? Work with our archival collection and help to digitize materials.
? Complete condition assessment of artifacts and record conditions on condition reports in a clear manner.
? Work as a team to complete the museum opening and closing procedures.
? Greet and inform visitors/clients about Mahone Bay history and complete gift shop sales while relieving the front desk staff member during their lunch and breaks.
? Aid the Manager/Curator with other museum and collections related tasks as they arise.

Qualifications:

? Must meet the Canada Summer Job requirements (Canadian citizen/permanent resident/refugee, legally entitled to work in Canada, be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job, committed to the full duration of the work assignment). ? Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
? Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
? Familiarity with social media platforms (X, Instagram, Facebook) and experience in creating engaging content is an asset.
? Organizational skills and attention to detail.
? Ability to handle artifacts and archival materials with care.
? Valid driver's license or reliable access to transportation (as there is no public transit in Mahone Bay).
? Up-to-date first aid training is preferred or willingness to attend training if required.

Youth who self-identify as disabled, LGBTQIA2S+, Aboriginal, visible minorities, or new Canadians are strongly encouraged to apply. The Mahone Bay Museum is an equal opportunity employer and aims to have at least 50% of its staff self-identify as one of these equity groups.

How to Apply: Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Grace Armstrong, Manager and Curator, via e-mail at [email protected] Please apply as soon as possible; interviews will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months Pay: $15.75 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-06-30

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $15.75 per hour

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-30