Assistant Curator/Tour Guide (Summer Position)
Virden Pioneer Home Museum
Posted: March 24, 2020
Expires: April 10, 2020
Expires: April 10, 2020
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Virden Pioneer Home Museum
390 King Street, Virden, Manitoba
Full-time/Seasonal Position
Salary range: starting at $13.50/hr
Application Deadline: April 10, 2020
Start Date: May 4, 2020
End date: August 31, 2020
Position Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the creating special interactive guided school tours during May and June as well as regular guided tours on demand as required from May to end of August; Create a display table at the local Farmers Market every Friday and special displays at Downtown Events and at the Rodeo; assist in creating a special Museum Day or Heritage Day and BBQ; a Kid’s Day and special group tours for Day Care and Day Camp children with heritage activities.
- Promotion of the museum via newspaper articles and all forms of social media
- Provide regular care and maintenance of collections and displays as required as well as some yard work as required
Education, Skills and/or Experience:
- Must be a full-time student who is returning to full time studies and be between 15 and 30 years of age & with interest in history, museum studies, archaeology, tourism or related field.
For more information re these positions please contact S. Ivey at virden_pioneer_application@mymts.net
Send resume and applications by mail to Virden Pioneer Home Museum, Box 2001, Virden, Manitoba R0M 2C0 or by email to virden_pioneer_application@mymts.net