Museum Assistant

Program stream:: Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Job title:: Museum Assistant
Organization name:: Fanshawe Pioneer Village
Job location:: London, Ontario
Length of assignment:: 2018-06-04 to 2018-08-29 (12.29 weeks)
Hourly wage:: $14.00

Bring your enthusiasm and energy to Fanshawe Pioneer Village this summer! We offer a unique heritage employment experience in a historic rural setting. You will be part of a dynamic team and a friendly work environment while gaining an understanding of southwestern Ontario's history and be provided with discounts to many attractions across Ontario.

Under the supervision of the Collections Coordinator, the Museum Assistant will complete collections management and curatorial museum functions. The main responsibilities and tasks of the Museum Assistant will include:
- Assessment, research, conservation and registration work for small to large sized three-dimensional objects.
- Proper re-housing of above objects and storage of these in Fanshawe Pioneer Village's new curatorial facility, with updated locations entered into PastPerfect, collections management database.
- Assisting with upgrades to site exhibits as well as the upkeep and maintenance of site building exhibits
- Providing visitor orientation and accepting admission to the heritage village.
- Other duties as assigned.

Hours/Days of Work:
- June 4 - September 1, 2017
- 5 days a week, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- may be some occasional weekend work required

Salary: $14

Qualifications:
- Enrolled in/or graduate of history or museum studies program, or a related discipline.
- Prior experience in a museum or living history setting an asset.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and with databases.
- Able to work both independently as well as in a team setting.
- Solid critical thinking, research, and communication skills.
- Must be eligible under the terms and conditions of the Young Canada Works employment program and registered in the candidate database, see www.youngcanadaworks.gc.ca.

PLEASE NOTE:
Public transportation to the site is unavailable.

If you are interested in this position, apply online at www.youngcanadaworks.ca

Application deadline: May 4, 2018

Contact:
Jeanette Elliott
Collections Coordinator
Fanshawe Pioneer Village
2609 Fanshawe Park Road East
London, Ontario
N5X 4A1
Email: collections2@fanshawepioneervillage.ca