Education and Engagement Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Education and Engagement Assistant
- Organization name:
- Chilliwack Museum and Archives
- Job location:
- Chilliwack, British Columbia
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-05-15 to 2018-08-17 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $16.00
The position is based at the Chilliwack Museum, a National Historic Site of Canada, located in the heart of Chilliwack, B.C. The Education and Engagement Assist position will begin approximately May 1st, concluding approximately August 31st. The wage for this temporary, full-time position is $16.00 per hour, working a regular week of 37.5 hours. Some Saturday and Evening work will be required.
The Education and Engagement Assistant will work closely with our Education & Engagement Coordinator, to strengthen our School and Public Programs. This will include creative participation in at least three significant projects, including research, program development and implementation, and engagement with the public. A key aspect of the Assistant’s work will be liaison and interaction with families with children, in order to assess and enhance our program offerings and services. In addition, the position will also include involvement in a broad range of Museum duties, providing unique practical experience in the culture sector.
Chilliwack is a city of 90, 000, located in the scenic Fraser Valley of British Columbia. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty, Chillliwack is home to limitless outdoor recreational opportunities in its mountains, lakes, and rivers. As the second oldest city in B.C., Chilliwack is also rich in history. For centuries, the Sto:lo have lived well in the Chilliwack region, with close relationships connected to the land and the rivers - uniquely intertwined with the cedar and the salmon. Only 100km east of Vancouver, Chilliwackis a growing community on the doorstep of this vibrant Canadian cosmopolitan centre. Established in the 1957, the Chilliwack Museum and Archives is the trusted repository for the community's historic resources.
For more information on the Chilliwack Museum and Archives, visit our website at www.chilliwackmuseum.ca.
Interested applicants may apply by sending their cover letter and resume, in one combined PDF file, via email to:
Matthew Francis
Executive Director, Chilliwack Museum and Archives
matthew@chilliwackmuseum.ca
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