Programming Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Programming Assistant
- Organization name:
- Wetaskiwin & District Heritage Museum
- Job location:
- Wetaskiwin, Alberta
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-05-14 to 2018-08-04 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $14.50
Institution: Wetaskiwin and District Heritage Museum
Location: 5007 50th Avenue, Wetaskiwin AB
Duration: 16 Weeks.
Rate of Pay: $14.50 / hour
Start and End Dates: May 14 through September 1, 2018
Supervisor: Karen Aberle
Language(s) of work: English
Job Title: Programming Assistant (1 position)
Job description:
As an integral member of our team, the Programming Assistant will be responsible for providing support for museum programs, events, and exhibits, and given the opportunity to assist with the development, research, and presentation of several projects. The emphasis of this support will be with our 2018 Year of Sustainability project, in particular the 2018 temporary exhibit Pillars of Sustainability, as well as our Canada Day celebrations exhibit. The Programming Assistant will also aid in other areas of museum operations including: greeting museum visitors; gift shop sales; opening and closing of the museum on Saturdays; and conducting school and public tours. Further, they will have the opportunity to assist with museum marketing in areas such as: preparing advertising for programs, events, and exhibits; creating and updating museum brochures; publication of our Museletter; as well as improving our on-line presence through posts on our Website, Facebook page, and Twitter feed.
Necessary Qualifications:
- Full-time University or College student who is currently enrolled in a degree or diploma program.
- While all students are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to those with a field of study in museum, cultural heritage, or art and design studies; education; and / or liberal arts programs such as: History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Native & Aboriginal Studies; Women’s & Gender Studies; Classics; and English.
- At minimum one (1) years of experience in museum or related heritage information fields and/or project management.
- Excellent computer and word processing (Microsoft Office) skills. Experience in Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Publisher will be considered an asset, as will familiarity with Website and social media applications.
- The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the local area, or an earnest desire to learn more.
Application Procedure:
Please send a resume and cover letter in either pdf or word format to wdhm@persona.ca, with “Programming Assistant Application” in the subject line of the email. Application deadline is April 15, 2018.
Characteristics of City/Region:
Historic Wetaskiwin is located just 45 minutes south of the provincial capital of Edmonton. With a population of over 12,500 residents, Wetaskiwin is a modern, community-based, agricultural centre that has a strong commercial and industrial sector, and a recently restored downtown area that highlights the community’s historic roots of over one hundred years. We are honoured to be located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Metis homeland, and are only 15 km from the community of Maskwacis, which includes the Four Cree Nations of Ermineskin, Louis Bull, Montana, and Samson.
The summer boasts many festivals and activities including: The Rawhide Rodeo; History Road: the Ultimate Car Show; Nascar Races; Canada Day Celebrations; and two large multi-day pow-wows.
The Heritage Museum is just one of several museum and cultural heritage institutions in the immediate area. Others include: the Reynolds-Alberta Museum; Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame; Wetaskiwin City Archives; Alberta Central Railway Museum; the Millet Museum, Archives, and Visitor Information Centre; and the Samson Cree Nation Museum, Archives, and Cultural Centre. Wetaskiwin is also within driving distance to many of Alberta’s most celebrated tourist destinations such as Jasper, Rocky Mountain House, Drumheller, and the Calgary Stampede.
For more information about what Wetaskiwin City, County, and Maskwacis have to offer, simply follow these links.
City of Wetaskiwin: www.wetaskiwin.ca
County of Wetaskiwin: www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca
Reynolds-Alberta Museum: www.history.alberta.ca/reynolds
Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame: www.cahf.ca
Alberta Central Railway Museum: www.abcentralrailway.com
Millet Museum, Archives, and Visitor Information Centre: www.milletmuseum.ca
Central Alberta Regional Museum Network: www.unlockthepast.ca
Travel Alberta: travelalberta.com
Montgomery Glen Golf and Country Club: www.countryclubtour.com/mg_index.htm
Wetaskiwin Regional Aquatics & Fitness: http://manlukcentre.ca
Wetaskiwin Times: www.wetaskiwintimes.com
The Pipestone Flyer: www.pipestoneflyer.com
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