Uxbridge Historical Centre - The Township of Uxbridge

The Township of Uxbridge

Verified Company

Uxbridge, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
**Uxbridge Historical Centre (UHC) - Museum Educators, contract
The Uxbridge Historical Centre (Uxbridge-Scott Museum & Archives) is seeking to fill
positions for
2 Museum Educators. The Uxbridge Historical Centre (UHC) is a
community museum and archives located in the Trail Capital of Canada. Located on a
5-acre site that overlooks the beautiful Uxbridge Valley and Oak Ridges Moraine, the
UHC consists of 10 buildings and a collection of more than 10,000 artifacts and 6,000
archives. The UHC connects today's audiences with the rich heritage of Uxbridge
Township through the collection, preservation, interpretation and display of artifacts,
documents and photographs, and related programming that illustrate the history of the
Uxbridge area and the former Townships of Uxbridge and Scott.

The Museum Educator(s) will focus on key areas of museum work including visitor
services, public programming and outreach, and special events. The Museum
Educators will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of local history,
strengthen their communication and customer service skills by presenting information in
a way that both interests and informs people of various ages and backgrounds, and
understand first-hand the daily operations of a community museum. They will provide
tours of the museum and its current exhibitions, assist with annual community events
such as Family Kite Day and Herb Harvest, and assist in delivering children's programs,
camps, and activities that engage participants and nurture an interest in local history.

Duties and Responsibilities

Engage Museum visitors by providing informative, accessible, relevant interpretation

of current exhibitions and tours

Assist with planning and running 34 weeks of children's summer camps and

additional programs for youth

Provide exceptional customer service; treat all visitors with courtesy and respect;

track daily statistics; promote Museum exhibitions and events, and promote tourism
events in Uxbridge

Assist with planning and implementation of fundraising and special events and other

development initiatives

Participate in staff meetings, operational planning and support overall museum life
Assist in museum gift shop, providing product knowledge and merchandising ideas
Participate in all health & safety initiatives and training opportunities
Aid in research requests as required

51 Toronto Street South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1T1

Qualifications and Competencies

Current secondary or postsecondary student with interest in history, art, museums,

education, tourism, or related fields

Exceptional peopleskills; comfortable presenting information to individuals and

groups

Strong oral communication skills
Strong customer service skills: ability to work well independently or part of a team
Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, data entry, research)
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends (as required)
Ability to acquire a Vulnerable Sector Screening
Experience working with children and volunteers an asset
Knowledge of early Ontario history and Uxbridge Township history an asset
Bilingualism an asset, but not required

wage of $16.85.

If you are interested in joining our team, please forward your resume to Katlyn Jones,
accepted until
Friday April 19th, 2024.
- will be required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or the World Health Organization _
- approved COVID-19 vaccine series with the final dose at least 14 days prior to your start date. _

The Township will consider cases requiring accommodation as stipulated by relevant _

- employment standards legislation or regulation and/or the Ontario Human Rights Code. _

The Township of Uxbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is dedicated to an inclusive, _

- barrier-free recruitment and selection process. The Township is committed to diversity, equity, _
- and inclusion within its community and organization, and welcomes and encourages _
- disabilities, people from 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and people from diverse communities. When _
- requested, the Township of Uxbridge will accommodate applicants throughout the recruitment _
- and selection and/or assessment process, pursuant to the Ontario _Human Rights Code_. These _