The Orillia Museum of Art and History seeks a post-secondary student to fill the position of Museum Assistant for the summer. The applicant will be expected to assist in developing, planning and implementing summer educational programs, special events and/or day camp. Applicant will assist museum staff and volunteers with various functions of a not-for profit heritage organization, including but not limited to; fundraising, administration, museum store procedures and displays, point-of-sale use, and promotion of the museum. Assisting with other day-to-day tasks, special events as required, including the Festival of Banners and Starry Night, two arts and culture promotion events is a must. Eligible candidates will be a student returning to post-secondary education, preferably in a related field of study (Archival, Library or Museum Studies, History or Arts). This position is limited to students or recent graduates who meet the Young Canada Works program’s set criteria and have registered with the online database at www.youngcanadaworks.gc.ca. Intermediate computer skills are required, while familiarity with database applications and in particular PastPerfect Museum Software is a definite asset. Applicant must be able to work independently with good clerical accuracy, and have the ability to organize and plan. Time management is also required. Familiarity with artefact handling, archival description standards and experience in a museum/archives environment are also assets. Applicant must have English skills, including excellent verbal and writing abilities. Applicant must also have excellent customer service skills and a pleasant manner. Applicant will need a recent (within the last year) clean police check including a Vulnerable Sector check.
Length of position: 14 weeks
Hours per Week: 37.5
Wages per Hour: $10.50
The Orillia Museum of Art and History is an equal opportunity employer and has in place a Human Resources Policy that it follows with regard to hiring practices for applicants and the participation of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups.
Applications may be submitted in confidence by email, fax, mail or dropped off in person to the attention of:
Ms. Lynda Whiston
Orillia Museum of Art and History
30 Peter St. S
Orillia, ON
L3V 5A9
Tel: (705) 326-2159
Fax: (705) 326-7828
Email: lwhiston@orilliamuseum.org
Application Deadline is May 15, 2012 4pm
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Location: Orillia Museum of Art and History 
