Museum Assistant – Summer Position
The Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin is hiring individuals with an interest in local history and museums to the position of Museum Assistant for the 2021 summer season! Join our dynamic team working towards the conservation and presentation of the history and heritage of the Cariboo Chilcotin! The museum has delivered history and heritage programming, exhibits, and events in Williams Lake for over 50 years. It is situated on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc, Dakelh, and Tsilhqot’in Nations.
Job title: Museum Assistant
Duration: May 10 – August 30 (16 weeks)
Hours per week: 35
Wage: $16/hour
Duties:
- Visitor reception, engagement, and museum tours
- Assist with ongoing collections management and exhibit projects
- Assist in developing events and programming opportunities, including assisting in the development of virtual museum tours and evaluating and redeveloping school tours
- Research and write exhibit and artifact signage and labels as part of a project to redesign the interpretive signage in the museum’s exhibits
- Conduct research to fulfill inquiries from members of the public, assist in research requests by locating necessary documents and files
- Process museum membership sign-ups, renewals, and payments
- Assist with daily tasks such as cleaning, filing, and general organization
- Assist in opening and closing the museum
- Other tasks as required
Requirements:
- Strong skills in research, writing, and critical thinking
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- All applicants must meet the requirements of the Young Canada Works program, and be registered with the program.
- Must be available to work weekends, and some evenings as required
- Preference will be given to post-secondary students and those entering a post-secondary program in the fields of museum studies, history, Indigenous studies, Canadian history, and similar.
The Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin is an equal-opportunity employer. Our museum facility is fully accessible.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to:
mccoffice@telus.net
Or in person at the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin, 1660B Broadway Ave South, Williams Lake, BC
Application deadline: April 26, 2021
NOTE: application deadline EXTENDED to May 3, 2021

