Acting Curator

Job Summary

The Welland Museum is seeking an individual for the position of Acting Curator. They will report to the Executive Director while working as part of a team. The successful candidate will assist with the delivery of museum services. This includes all functions related to the operation of a community museum: exhibit creation, collection management, educational programming, marketing, social media creation, research, and collection of historical data.

Wage: $20/Hour

Positions Available: 1

Duration: Until December 19, 2024

Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2024

Anticipated Start Date: May 6, 2024

Hours: 37.5 hrs/week, Monday – Friday, with occasional Saturdays, 9:00-5:00 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Museum Curator is responsible for assisting in the delivery of museum services, including:

• Creation of meaningful exhibitions; including updating permanent exhibit themes and interactive components as needed, ensuring the preservation of our community’s heritage.

• Assists with care and management of the collection while observing conservation standards and best practices for cataloguing, database management, exhibition, and storage.

• Assists with the development and delivery of educational children’s programs and activities, aligning to school curriculum when possible.

• Assists with the development and management of community programming and adult workshops with a thought to the changing needs of our residents.

• Assists with marketing and public relations using a variety of media including digital and print.

• Assists with the coordination and execution of public events.

• As directed, opens and closes the museum, manages admissions and sales, provides information to visitors and tourists, and performs a limited scope of minor maintenance duties.

• Demonstrates cultural competency, and is able to provide service to, and work with, a diverse array of visitors and community partners.

Education

• Completion of a Three-year Post-Secondary School Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree.

• Preference given to a background in Museum Studies but will accept any combination of education related to history, anthropology, archaeology, marketing, communications, culture, indigenous studies, public relations, or event planning.

Competencies

• Superior communication, time management, and organizational skills required.

• Able to manage assigned work, including larger projects effectively and independently.

• Demonstrated knowledge of local history and culture, including that of the local indigenous community, a definite asset.

• Proficient in the use of common office software applications.

• Proficiency in the use of common social media applications and web-based applications.

• Proficiency in the use of desktop publishing and image editing software applications, an asset.

• Proficiency in PastPerfect or CatalogIt is an asset.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter resume to Lisa at lisa@wellandmuseum.ca before April 12th.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Welland Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Executive Director to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person