Museum Attendant-summer Student - Sturgeon Falls, Canada - Municipality of West Nipissing

Municipality of West Nipissing

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Sturgeon Falls, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

The Corporation of the Municipality of West Nipissing

La Corporation de la Municipalité de Nipissing Ouest

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT 2023

POSITION:

MUSEUM ATTENDANT (SEASONAL)

DEPARTMENT:

Community Services (Sturgeon River House Museum)

REPORTING TO:

Museum Director

HOURS OF WORK:

35 hours per week (may vary).
Shifts will vary between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Museum Attendant will provide a hospitable environment and rewarding learning experience to visitors through guided tours of the facility and nature trails.

The incumbents will have the opportunity to work in a variety of areas of the museum including visitor services, exhibits, programming and special events.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Deliver programming activities and conduct tours for groups and individuals.
Greet and assist museum visitors, collect site admissions and coordinate group arrivals, departures and activities.
Respond to incoming calls and correspondence related to the Sturgeon River House Museum.
Assist and participate with special events.
Help maintain a control on all purchases, cash transactions and inventories of boutique and other museum services.
Work with the Museum Director to develop exhibits.
Assist in presenting and evaluating interpretive programming; including demonstrations, interactive talks, storytelling, etc.
Maintain landscaping such as weeding and watering the flowers.
Perform light housekeeping and maintenance duties as required.
Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Fluent in both official languages (French and English).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong and dependable work ethic.
Good working knowledge of computers.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
Availability to work days, weekends, and statutory holidays, as assigned.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Additional skills include: selfdirection, organization, prioritization, productivity, proactivity and conflict management.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
To be qualified for this position, applicants must meet all eligibility criteria.

Age requirement - Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.

Eligibility to work in Canada - Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.

Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Job Types:
Full-time, Seasonal

Salary:
$15.50 per hour

Schedule: