Museum Assistant – Education

Job title: Museum Assistant – Education

Job description: The City of Port Alberni is currently seeking a part-time Museum Assistant – Education to join the Alberni Valley Museum team. The successful applicant will assist with the presentation of the history, heritage and culture of the Alberni Valley through a variety of museum-focused program offerings.

Duties will include:

• planning, coordinating and delivering a variety of educational programs including school and public programs, virtual offerings and special events
• planning and preparing various museum outreach activities such as museum kits, digital and on-line activities, etc.
• preparing lesson plans and programming materials
• working with program volunteers
• hosting museum birthday parties, murder mysteries, sleep-overs and camps
• monitoring the gallery, greeting visitors, assisting with exhibit installation, responding to inquiries and providing gift shop coverage as required

Qualifications include:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Additional education in a related field of study (theatre, history, education, museum studies or other social science and arts program)
• Previous experience in museum-related work
• Previous experience working with children and youth
• Previous experience leading, planning and conducting programs, or in education or programming work
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certifications

The rate of pay for this position is $18.78 per hour. This position will work 20 hours per week (Wed/Thurs/Sat). Shortlisted applicants will be required to successfully complete a Police Information Check.

Qualified individuals may apply by forwarding a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications by 4:30 pm on June 4th, 2021 to:

Human Resources Department, City of Port Alberni, 4850 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 1V8

Or by email to: .

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.

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Location: Port Alberni, BC

Job date: Fri, 14 May 2021 03:58:34 GMT