MUSEUM PROGRAM ASSISTANT (Young Canada Works)
Job Summary
The Osgoode Township Museum seeks a summer student for the position of Museum Program Assistant to contribute to the development, preparation and delivery of public and educational programs. They will work as part of a team giving local history presentations on-site and virtually, deliver family programs, run workshops and assist with special events. The Museum Program Assistant will support the Program Coordinator in the execution of Museum programs and visitor experiences.
Wage: $17.20/hour
Positions Available: 1
Duration: 16 weeks
Anticipated Start Date: May 7, 2025
Hours: 30 hrs/week, Wednesdays to Saturdays 9:00-5:00pm
Contact: James Jensen, Executive Director
City/Town: Vernon
Province: Ontario
Region: Ottawa South
Email: manager@osgoodemuseum.ca
Web: osgoodemuseum.ca
Osgoode Township Museum, located in Vernon, Ontario is housed in a mid-century two room school. It shares the story of Ottawa’s rural and agricultural heritage.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and deliver a variety of museum programs to varied museum audience:
- Develop programs which make use of and highlight the outdoor spaces at the museum comprising a 10,000 square foot heritage garden, lawn spaces and the new gazebo and sensory garden.
- Assist the Program Coordinator in delivering summer camps and undertake the planning and theme of at least one of the camp days
- Research, write and deliver walking tours in the barn which highlights the Museum's collection of agricultural tools with limited interpretation
- Assist in ongoing programming throughout the summer
- Includes monthly free drop in craft sessions, monthly artisan markets, and gallery tours
- Implement decolonial approaches to the museum
- Opens and closes Museum, performs gift shop transactions and other visitor services tasks as required
- All other museum related duties assigned as required
Qualifications
- Meets employment requirements for Young Canada Works (see statement below)
- Excellent interpersonal, public speaking and communication skills
- Preference given to candidates with a background in museum studies, art history, library and information studies, archival studies, history or with experience in museum environment
- French is an asset
Competencies
- Technology: Use of MINISIS and/or similar databases, Adobe Creative Suites, Google Suites and Canva for design purposes, and web-based programs
- Communications: Interpersonal and public speaking
- Organization: Track projects and measurable outcomes
- Customer Service: Ensure visitors have a positive experience
- Research: Local history, genealogy, artefact information for exhibits and historical presentations
- Time Management: Deliver content within specified time requirements
All offers of employment for this position will be conditional upon satisfactory reference checks.
An individual may be eligible if they:
- be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada;
- Note: Non-Canadian students or graduates holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible.
- Note: Non-Canadian students or graduates holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible.
- be legally entitled to work in Canada;
- be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
- meet the specific eligibility criteria of the program to which you apply;
- be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory;
- be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment; and
- not have another full-time job during the YCW work assignment.
Students in an YCW employment program must also:
- have registered as a high school, college, CEGEP or university student (as defined by their educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW work assignment; and
- intend to return to studies during or after the YCW work assignment.
To Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit a single PDF file containing their CV and a letter of interest to Osgoode Township Museum’s Executive Director, James Jensen, at manager@osgoodemuseum.ca with the subject line “Application: Museum Program Assistant” by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2025. The letter of interest should include a brief outline of the applicant’s knowledge of our organization. The letter should also demonstrate an understanding of the position and should speak to relevant qualifications and experiences.
Mailed or faxed applications will not be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
General Information:
Osgoode Township Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all equity seeking groups, including women, Indigenous peoples and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. The OTM can provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request to applicants with disabilities.
All offers of employment for this position will be conditional upon satisfactory reference checks. There is no public transportation to the Museum site. Work includes weekends and statutory holidays. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The former Osgoode Township was a division of Carleton County which became a part of the City of Ottawa during amalgamation in 2001. The Osgoode Township Museum is located in the southernmost section of the City of Ottawa. The communities in the former Osgoode Township include Vernon, Marvelville, Marionville, Kenmore, Greely, Metcalfe, Osgoode, Manotick Station and Enniskerry. Our organization is committed to preserving and sharing the history of these Osgoode communities.
The Osgoode Township Museum gratefully acknowledges the support of the City of Ottawa / Osgoode Township Museum remercie sincèrement la Ville d’Ottawa de son soutien.