Beautiful Plains Museum located in Neepawa, Manitoba seeks a student for the position of summer curator.

Position starts on May 4, 2026, and ends September long weekend.

This position is funded by Young Canada Works at $17.00 an hour, You must have been a full-time student in the Spring 2026 semester and be intending to return to school full time in Fall 2026.

Well versed in social media platforms, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and timelines and a knowledge of local and/or regional history considered an asset, enjoy working with people, have an interest in history, able to work with a variety of people on a board, have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), be able to work independently and in a team setting.

Duties include: working with board members on display rotation, meeting the visiting public, giving tours and providing information about the museum and town; preparing reports and news releases on museum happenings, some yard maintenance and regular cleaning of building.

Beautiful Plains Museum is located in a Heritage railroad station built by the Canadian Northern Railway in 1902. It houses a collection of artifacts (on three levels) that represent the living and working conditions of our "new immigrant" ancestors as they made their new homes here.

Neepawa has a population of around 6,000 people and is surrounded by a farming community. The summer months are especially busy with visitors from across Canada and around the globe. For further information on Neepawa go to www.neepawa.ca.

Please submit resumes to Beautiful Plains Museum, Box 1732, Neepawa, Manitoba R0J 1H0 or email to beautifulplainsmuseum@gmail.ca