Museum Programs Assistant
The Museum Programs Assistant will work with the Community Engagement Manager for the planning, coordination, and evaluation of our youth and toddler programs with themes ranging from science and technology to art and history. Planning includes organizing requirements (registrants, allergies, permissions, etc.), assisting with material prep for all crafts, experiments, and activities, scheduling field trips/workshops, and other tasks as needed. In addition to the programs, as time permits, the student will conduct interpretive tours, coordinate loaning out, evaluating, and inventorying educational outreach kits, assist with ongoing senior programs, and develop special activities for tours and bookings.
The Museum Program Assistant works with all staff for the daily opening, operating, and closing procedures associated with Museum operations. They also help with the operation of the gift shop, admissions, concession, and Destination BC Visitor Centre, including sales, inventory, restocking, statistics, etc. Planning and scheduling group visits, tours, and special events as well as routine maintenance, including painting and cleaning may also be necessary as time permits.
The following are essential qualifications for the job:
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Current student
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Experience working/volunteering with families and children of all ages
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Experience and interest in organizing educational crafts, games, experiments, and kids' activities
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An interest in Rossland’s history and everything the area has to offer locals and visitors alike
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Excellent organizational skills, planning experience, and a passion for education and history
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Experience in group management and leadership
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Public speaking experience; Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
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Experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving
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RCMP Security Clearance (obtainable prior to start)
The following are desired assets to the job:
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Post-secondary: Education, General Sciences, Museum Studies, History, Geology, or Drama.
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Customer service experience; experience with cash registers, POS machines, computers, etc.
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Excellent computer skills (incl. use of Microsoft Office, Excel, Dropbox, etc.)
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Experience working in the tourism and/or cultural sector
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Current First Aid certificate (can be obtained on the job)
We encourage participation from the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, including women, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.
Please submit your resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications and quoting the position(s) you are applying for by email (preferred) to museumdirector@rosslandmuseum.ca or 1100 Hwy 3B (junction of Hwy 3B and Hwy 22). Please be prepared to provide at least two professional references.
For more information about this position, please contact Joelle Hodgins (she/her), Museum Director, at museumdirector@rosslandmuseum.ca or call (250) 362-7722.
