Website Huron County Museum & Huron Historic Gaol
The County of Huron’s
Cultural Services-Museum Department
is seeking
Museum Assistant(s) to Join the Team!
Position Summary:
The Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol requires up to five seasonal Museum Assistants for the period of May-September, 2025, to conduct visitor services as well as project work at the Huron County Museum and the Huron Historic Gaol.
What We Offer:
At the County of Huron, we’re committed to offering a modern work environment that puts people first. We are a Certified Living Wage employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion.
The County of Huron offers a diverse portfolio of employment opportunities. When you join our team, you’ll have the benefit of working with and learning from, people who have a broad range of skills and knowledge. We offer training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to all staff. When you work for the County of Huron, you invest in the community, and you benefit from seeing the results of your efforts firsthand. It’s a great place to work!
Learn more about working for the County of Huron: https://vimeo.com/699170923
Roles and Responsibilities:
Seasonal Museum Assistants provide coverage and customer service at the front desk of both sites (the Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol) including admissions and handling cash. They also offer historical interpretation and guidance for our many summer visitors. The student will have responsibility for an ongoing project related to collections, public programming or research.
Qualifications:
Must be a full-time post-secondary student pursuing a college or university degree in History, Museum Studies, Public History, Education, Child & Youth Studies or related field.
Preferred Skills:
Enthusiasm for local history, culture and heritage
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
Experience with research, data entry and/or detailed reporting
Knowledge of photography and basic photography and/or scanning equipment
Proficient with Microsoft suite of office programs
Experience with WordPress and/or Adobe suite of photo editing software
Experience working with children or youth
Experience with cash register and debit/credit machine an asset
Hours of work:
35 hours per week as scheduled, weekends required
Hours of work generally fall between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Evening work is required for some positions
Additional Note:
Some of these positions will be partially funded by the Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions program. Eligible candidates must be 16 to 30 years of age, eligible to work in Canada, and registered with the YCW candidate inventory. They must be willing to commit to the full duration of the work period and be registered as a full-time student in the semester preceding their start date, and intend to return to full-time studies immediately following the work period. Preference is given to candidates who have not previously been hired in a position funded by Young Canada Works.
Wages:
College/University level – $17.72/per hour as per 2024 Non-Union Student Wage Grid
Masters level – $21.92/per hour as per 2024 Non-Union Student Wage Grid
Please forward your letter of application and resume by 4:30 pm on Thursday, February 20, 2025, to: humanresources[at]huroncounty[dot]ca
Posted January 29, 2025
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. At the County of Huron, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The County of Huron is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
How to apply:
Submission Guidelines: To be considered for this position, please ensure that Email subject is “2025 – Seasonal Museum Assistant” The cover letter is a maximum of one page Cover letter and resume are saved together in one PDF file The PDF file name is your: First name Last name (e.g. Jane Smith) We look forward to hearing from you!