Collections Management and Programs Assistant

Randall House Museum

259 Main Street, Wolfville Nova Scotia, B4P 1C6

 

Start Date: June 1st, 2024 

End Date: September 1st

(exact dates of employment depend on government program funding approval)

Hourly Wage: $16.00

Days: Thursday- Monday

Hours Per Week: 35

Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm

 

Duties:

Under the direction of a supervisor, tasks will be assigned that may include:

  • Helping to organize and consolidate the Museum’s collection which may include: handling of artifacts, database cleaning, digitizing artifacts, records management, and other collections related tasks
  • Creating social media content
  • Helping to create and deliver community outreach programming and workshops
  • Event support
  • Research 
  • Responding to historical/genealogical inquiries
  • Visitor relations
  • Retail sales
  • General housekeeping

 

Ideal candidates:

  • Interested in researching local history
  • Detail oriented with good organizational skills
  • An ability to read cursive writing 
  • Strong in written, verbal and organizational skills
  • Works independently
  • Should be familiar with the Microsoft platform, file management, MS Word, Publisher, Photoshop and use of the internet including social media
  • Experience in photography and videography would be an asset

 

Eligibility:

This is a government funded position and therefore is only available for students, currently enrolled full-time, between the ages of 16 and 30 yrs.

The Wolfville Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer

 

How to apply:

Send Resume and Cover Letter to: randallhouse@outlook.com    

 Due Date: April 26th, 2024

Heritage Interpreter/Program Assistant

 

Randall House Museum

259 Main Street, Wolfville Nova Scotia, B4P 1C6

 

Start Date: May 30th, 2024 

End Date: September 1st

(exact dates of employment depend on government program funding approval)

 

Hourly Wage: $15.20

Days: Thursday- Monday

Hours Per Week: 30

Hours: 10 am to 5:00pm

 

Duties:

Under the direction of a supervisor, tasks will be assigned that may include:

  • Delivering pleasant and informative guest experiences
  • Become familiar with the Museum’s interpretive material 
  • Creating social media content
  • Helping to create and deliver community outreach programming and workshops
  • Event support
  • Aiding in the creation of special exhibits and other exhibit related tasks
  • Responding to historical/genealogical inquiries
  • Retail sales
  • General housekeeping

 

Ideal candidates:

  • Enthusiastic and outgoing
  • Interested in local history
  • Customer service skills
  • Enjoys working with children
  • Organized and punctual
  • Works independently

 

Eligibility:

This is a government funded position and therefore is only available for students, currently enrolled full-time, between the ages of 16 and 30 yrs.

The Wolfville Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer

 

How to apply:

Send Resume and Cover Letter to: randallhouse@outlook.com    

 Due Date: April 26th, 2024