Interpretation Assistant

Volet de programme :: Jeunesse Canada au travail dans les établissements du patrimoine
Titre de l'emploi :: Interpretation Assistant
Nom de l’organisme :: Marathon District Museum
Lieu de l’emploi :: Marathon, Ontario
Durée de l'emploi :: 2017-06-19 à 2017-08-25 (10 semaines)
Salaire horaire :: 11,40 $

Community: Marathon is a full-service town of about 3,000 people located just off the TransCanada Highway on the picturesque north shore of Lake Superior, mid-way between Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie. The Marathon & District Historical Society operates the Marathon & District Museum as a vehicle for interpreting and presenting the history of the area for the benefit of local residents and visitors to the community.
Job Description: Assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Museum. The primary focus will be customer service (greeting visitors, guiding visitors through the exhibits, answering questions, recording research requests). The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing historical brochures of the area (historical research and analysis, writing and formatting to the print-ready stage). The successful candidate will also participate in the digitization of photographs and records from the physical archives.
Qualifications: Candidates should demonstrate an outgoing personality and ability to connect with the general public, verbally and in writing. Previous experience in face-to-face customer service would be an asset. Past experience and/or training in museum operations would also be an asset. Basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet use and database operation is required. A prior interest in and knowledge of local history is also an asset. All candidates must be registered in the YCW on-line candidate inventory and meet all eligibility requirements of the YCW program.
Applications: Resumes may be sent to the Society at our mailing address (P. O. Box 728, Marathon, ON P0T 2E0) or by e-mail to marathonmuseum@gmail.com. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 28th, 2017.

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