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Museum Assistant

Volet de programme :
Jeunesse Canada au travail dans les établissements du patrimoine
Titre de l'emploi :
Museum Assistant
Nom de l’organisme :
Fanshawe Pioneer Village
Lieu de l’emploi :
London, Ontario
Durée de l'emploi :
2017-06-05 à 2017-08-25 (12 semaines)
Salaire horaire :
11,48 $
Bring your enthusiasm and energy to Fanshawe Pioneer Village this summer! We offer a unique heritage employment experience in a historic rural setting. You will be part of a dynamic team and a friendly work environment while gaining an understanding of southwestern Ontario's history and be provided with discounts to many attractions across Ontario.

Under the supervision of the Collections Relocation Coordinator, the Museum Assistant will complete collections management and curatorial museum functions. The main responsibilities and tasks of the Museum Assistant will include:
- providing customer orientation services when working at the Tollgate location
- assessing, researching, and completing associated conservation and registration work for small to medium sized three-dimensional objects
- assisting with the proper re-housing of above objects and storage of these in Fanshawe Pioneer Village's new curatorial facility, with updated locations entered into PastPerfect, collections management database
- assisting with upgrades to site exhibits as well as the upkeep and mainenance of site building exhibits
- other duties as assigned

Hours/Days of Work:
- June 5 - September 1, 2017
- 5 days a week, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- may be some occasional weekend work required

Salary: $11.48

Qualifications:
- enrolled in/or graduate of history or museum studies program, or a related discipline
- prior experience in a museum or living history setting an asset
- prior experience in customer service an asset
- proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and databases
- able to work both independently as well as in a team setting
- solid critical thinking, research, and communication skills
- must be able to provide Police Information Check and Vulnerable Persons Screening
- must be eligible under the terms and conditions of the Young Canada Works employment program and registered in the candidate database, see www.youngcanadaworks.gc.ca

PLEASE NOTE:
Public transportation to the site is unavailable.
When providing services from the visitor Tollgate, this position requires wearing a historical costume and adhere to guidelines with respect to jewelry, make-up and other forms of personal adornment.

Application Deadline: May 17th, 2017

If you are interested in this position, apply online at www.youngcanadaworks.ca

Contact: Jeanette Elliott, Collections Relocation Coordinator
Fanshawe Pioneer Village
2609 Fanshawe Park Road East
London, Ontario
N5X 4A1
Email: collections2@fanshawepioneervillage.ca
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