Gaol Programs & Education Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Gaol Programs & Education Assistant
- Organization name:
- Huron County Museum
- Job location:
- Goderich, Ontario
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-05-01 to 2018-07-26 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $14.62
requires a Gaol Programs and Education Assistant (summer position)
The Community Programs and Outreach Assistant will develop and deliver historical interpretation public education programs for the Huron Historic Gaol, as well as contributing to ongoing community partnerships and special event planning. The successful candidate will also welcome summer visitors at the front desk of the museum and gaol.
This is a Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions position. Applicants must be 16 to 30 years of age, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have refugee status in Canada. They must be legally entitled to work in Canada, willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment, not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the Young Canada Works work assignment, have been a full-time student in the semester preceding the YCW work assignment; and intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW work assignment. Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in a summer work experience program.
Candidates must be available between May & September and clearly outline their eligibility for YCW in their resume or cover letter.
Qualifications:
Post-Secondary student studying History, Public History, Child & Youth Studies, Museum Studies, Education or a related field with an interest in Canadian history or local history and enthusiasm for engaging the public with heritage
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience with one or more methods of primary, historical research (ie digital databases, archives, microfilm)
Experience working collaboratively or in a team
Proficiency with Microsoft programs
Event planning experience
Experience with cash and customer service an asset
Interested applicants must submit their resume and cover letter to the County of Huron by MONDAY APRIL 16 at 4:30 pm
Forward resume & cover letter in single PDF file:
Human Resources, County of Huron, 1 Court House Square, Goderich, On N7A 1M2
Email: humanresources@huroncounty.ca
The Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol are located in Goderich, the county seat of the County of Huron. Huron County is an agricultural county located on the shores of beautiful Lake Huron, noted for its beaches and sunsets, and home to the Blyth Festival and the world's largest salt mine.
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