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Historic Interpreter, Milner Heritage House

Program stream:
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Job title:
Historic Interpreter, Milner Heritage House
Organization name:
Chatham-Kent Municipal Museums
Job location:
Chatham, Ontario
Length of assignment:
2018-05-14 to 2018-08-03 (12 weeks)
Hourly wage:
$14.00

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent

Milner House Historical Interpreter – Student
(Technical Professional position)
Job Profile / Description


Location:
Milner Heritage House, 75 William Street North, Chatham
Ridge House Museum, 53 Erie Street South, Ridgetown

Position overview:
The Milner House Historic Interpreter – Student primary responsibility will be to provide costumed interpretation of a restored heritage home. In addition, the student will plan and conduct heritage-based programming, assist in volunteer development, assist the curator with minor collections management tasks, and exhibition development and installation. Heritage-based programming can include planning and conducting special events such as summer camps, family events, or lectures and assisting in the co-ordination of volunteer activities. Collections management tasks can include accessioning new acquisitions, inventorying, and conducting research. Exhibition development and installation can include research and writing, graphic development of interpretive panels, preparation of the exhibition space, and mounting exhibitions.

This position may be funded through the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations grant. Students must meet the eligibility criteria of this grant. For more information on the eligibility criteria, visit https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/

Essential responsibilities:
• Plan and implement special events and programming
• Conduct education programs based on provincial curriculum
• Conduct tours and provide costumed interpretation for tourist groups, general walk in groups/individuals, and to groups with specialized needs
• Demonstrate period crafts and activities such as sewing, kitchen demonstrations, rope making
• Handle cash for gift shop sales
• Assist with collections management including accessioning new acquisitions, inventorying, and conducting research
• Assist with exhibitions such as researching, drafting texts, designing exhibition graphics, and artifact handling
• Perform daily housekeeping, gardening, clerical duties, and security functions
• Create summary reports as required
• Assist in volunteer development
• Perform duties as required at Ridge House Museum


Essential qualifications:
Ability to demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s Core Values and Competencies through a combination of education and experience:
• Because of the responsibilities of this position, preference will be given to candidates:
o Currently enrolled in a post-secondary history program or a related field (i.e. education, social sciences, etc.)
o Customer service experience, specifically in a museum or historical interpretation environment
o Previous experience with planning and conducting public programs
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong research and writing ability, and an interest and knowledge of the history of Chatham-Kent
• Experience working with volunteers and community groups an asset
• This position will work weekdays, weekends, and holidays

Other qualifications:
• Experience delivering objective-based programming, especially children's programs, an asset
• Experience with special event planning an asset
• Clerical/administrative experience in a business environment an asset
• Strong written communication skills an asset
• Strong verbal communication skills an asset
• Experience delivering programming with clear objectives an asset

Remuneration:
Grade 1 of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent student compensation plan ($14/hour)

Applying:
Students interested in the above position are asked to submit our Career Profile Application Form and a resume to the address below. Please do not include a cover letter, or copies of transcripts, licenses, certificates, etc.

Assistant Curator, Chatham-Kent Museum
75 William Street North
Chatham, ON N7M 4L4
Email: Ckresume@chatham-kent.ca

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998 or ckhr@chatham-kent.ca. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Characteristics of City/Region
Chatham-Kent is a single tier municipality with a current population of 104,075. Chatham-Kent is located in the heart of south-western Ontario and enjoys one of Canada’s most temperate climates. This rural-urban municipality borders both Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair; local residents and tourists alike flock to these waterways to enjoy many water-related pleasurable pastimes including boating, water-skiing, and world-class fishing.

The area is also fortunate to have two of the Province's most spectacular Provincial Parks -- Rondeau and Wheatley. The region's economy is based largely on the agricultural and manufacturing sectors, and is complemented by a growing service/commercial sector. Chatham-Kent is positioning itself for growth by focusing on green energy and emerging manufacturing technologies and is supported by two post-secondary educational institutions, the University of Guelph's Ridgetown Campus and St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology.

Highway 401 intersects Chatham-Kent at several points and, as such, residents can readily access neighbouring communities such as London, Windsor, and Sarnia/Detroit within a one hours' drive, and are only three hours away from Toronto.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent owns and operates three heritage sites; Chatham-Kent Museum, Milner Heritage House, and Ridge House Museum. In addition, the Municipality leases property/facilities and is the primary funder of the Wallaceburg & District Museum, Buxton National Historic Site & Museum, and Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society Heritage Room. The Municipality also leases facilities and provides in-kind exhibit and professional support to the Historical Society of Blenheim & District (Blenheim Heritage House), Tilbury & District Historical Society (Lanoue House), and Thamesville Historical Society (Old Town Hall Museum).
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