Uxbridge Historical Centre - The Township of Uxbridge

The Township of Uxbridge

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Uxbridge, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
**Uxbridge Historical Centre (UHC) - Museum Assistant, contract
The Uxbridge Historical Centre is seeking to hire a post-secondary student for the
position of Museum Assistant. 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.

This position will support the promotion and delivery of in-person and virtual public
programs and activities, as well as participate in marketing, engagement, and social
media campaigns. This position offers valuable, real-world experience developing and
delivering programming for diverse audiences while promoting the unique identity and
relevance of a local heritage resource. As a key member of the Museum staff, the
Museum Assistant will actively participate in all aspects of visitor services and volunteer
engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Aid in the development and delivery highquality public programs, activities, and

events to the general public and children, including but not limited to; summer
camps, public schools, private schools, Girl Guide groups, Boy Scout groups, and
seniors' groups

Aid in the research and development of exhibitions and ongoing Quaker Hill 100th

Anniversary Campaign

Assist with research requests
Assist the Collections Assistant and other museum staff with the organization,

- cataloging, and storing of museum artifacts

Promote and market programs, events, and exhibitions using social media and other

- video editing tools

Create regular campaigns promoting the museum's collection on social media and

- blog to expand the reach of the Museum

Engage Museum visitors by providing informative, accessible, relevant interpretation

- of current exhibitions and tour offerings

Participate in the planning and implementation of new public programs, tours and all

- aspects of visitor services

Review and understand Museum standards, Health and Safety, and other

appropriate policies and procedures

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

Qualifications and Competencies

Postsecondary student pursuing a degree or diploma in education, museum

studies, fine art, tourism, communications, marketing, or related discipline

Ability to acquire a Vulnerable Sector Screening
Experience developing and facilitating lessons or programs to children and youth
Exceptional peopleskills; comfortable presenting information to individuals and groups
Detailoriented with strong organizational and time management skills
Superior written and oral communication skills
Strong customer service skills and cashhandling experience
Previous experience in a museum setting an asset
Demonstrated success with the following social media and programs an asset;
Instagram Reels, MailChimp, Canva
Experience working with volunteers is 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 5th, 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 _