Museum Assistant – Education
Job Overview
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