Education and Public Programming Assistant

Volet de programme :: Jeunesse Canada au travail dans les établissements du patrimoine
Titre de l'emploi :: Education and Public Programming Assistant
Nom de l’organisme :: Elgin County Railway Museum
Lieu de l’emploi :: St. Thomas, Ontario
Durée de l'emploi :: 2017-05-16 à 2017-08-06 (12 semaines)
Salaire horaire :: 12,40 $

The Elgin County Railway Museum is recruiting a student for the full-time, summer position of Education & Public Programming Assistant. The successful candidate for this position will deliver curriculum connected education programs to visiting schools and community groups, and assist with the coordination of group bookings. They will plan, develop and deliver public programing activities for all ages at special events, and through community outreach, as well as a weekly railway-themed children’s workshop. They will draft program descriptions and assist with promotion of workshops and education programs. The Education & Public Programming Assistant will also be cross-trained to provide guided tours to individuals and group visitors, and provide back-up support for admissions and the gift shop. They will work as a team with other staff and volunteers to assist with preparation and public programing for special events.

Qualifications:
• Student pursing post secondary education preferably in Education, History, Museum Studies, Early Childhood Education or Recreation & Leisure programs
• Research, writing, and customer service experience
• Experience working with children and youth
• Excellent communication, information management and public speaking skills
• Interest and knowledge of railway, local or Canadian history
• Experience using Microsoft office applications, including MS Word and Excel
• Flexibility to changing priorities
• Availability to work weekdays, weekends and holidays
• Current First-Aid and CPR training certificates an asset
• Bilingualism an asset
Applications, with a cover letter are due by 5pm, Friday, April 28, 2017, and can be delivered to: Executive Director, Elgin County Railway Museum - 225 Wellington Street, St. Thomas, ON N5R 2S6. Applications can also be submitted by the deadline via email to summerjobs@ecrm5700.org with the job title in the subject line.

About the Elgin County Railway Museum: Established in 1988, and incorporated in 1989, the Elgin County Railway Museum is located in the historic 1913 Michigan Central Railroad Locomotive Shop. It is a not-for-profit, charitable organization with an elected Board of Directors, and over 115 members. The Museum’s mission is “To collect, preserve and interpret the railway heritage of Southwestern Ontario which will engage, educate and inspire local and global audiences”

Located in rural southwestern Ontario in Elgin County, is the City of St. Thomas. The area, hard hit economically by the collapse of the tobacco industry, and the closure of multiple automotive manufacturing plants has begun to diversify economically into other industries including tourism.

St. Thomas claimed the title of Railway Capital of Canada, thanks to its history as a North American railway hub with at least five different railroads steaming their way through the County in the early 1900’s. St. Thomas is also known for a famous railway tragedy—Jumbo the elephant, star of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, who was struck and killed by a train in 1885 in the city. A life-sized Jumbo monument erected centennial anniversary of the event greets visitors entering the city’s west end. The recently established tourism department has been branded Railway City Tourism. St. Thomas also offers lively community theatre, beautiful parks and shopping in an indoor mall, large plazas and in the historic downtown core. Visitors and locals can relax awhile at a friendly cafe, or exploring charming and unique specialty shops, the local brewery or the Saturday Horton Farmers’ Market during the summer months. City of St. Thomas and communities of Elgin County also offer golfing, fine dining, wine tours and tasting, art exhibits, theatre and cultural events, hiking, biking, boating and close proximity to the sandy beaches in Pt. Stanley. For more info visit http://www.railwaycitytourism.com

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