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SalaryDepartment: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage
Location: STELLARTON
Type of Employment: Student
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 11-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Our Opportunity
Over a 16-week work term the employee will support the Museum’s Events and Promotions Officer. They will be involved in planning promotions, writing about Museum Events, programs, and exhibits for publicity, social media, MOI website, and community partners. They will support the museum’s Marketing and Events Officer in facilitating and staffing a wide variety of events and programs throughout the summer, including major initiatives with a special 2024 museum exhibit. You will also support the Reception desk, welcoming visitors and processing admissions and gift shop sales
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role, the candidate must be a student enrolled in a post-secondary institution having preferably completed at least two years of study. Students enrolled in business, marketing, public relations, tourism, or history and arts related fields would be preferable. Must be registered in the Young Canada Works (YCW) online candidate inventory (https://young-canada-works.canada.ca) and meet the eligibility criteria of the program.
Good communication and organizational skills are required. Computer proficiency with common software and web search is required. Interpersonal and problem-solving skills are needed and the ability to work effectively in a team environment and with a variety of community partners and members of the public.
To be eligible, all applications for this posting must be received through the Province of Nova Scotia’s competition on www.jobs.novascotia.ca . Please note the closing date for applications.
All Applicants must be registered in the Young Canada Works (YCW) on-line candidate inventory (https://young-canada-works.canada.ca) and meet the eligibility criteria of the program.
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Working Conditions
Physical requirements include standing, walking, and moving around for extended periods of time, exposure to dust, and the use of common cleaning fluids.
Shifts include: working weekend, evening and holidays
Additional Information
- Must be returning to school in the Fall of 2024.
- Fluency in English is a requirement. Some fluency in French would be considered an asset.
- The successful candidate must pass appropriate background checks (criminal record and child abuse registry).
- Filling the position is based upon receiving funding approval from Young Canada Works.
Pay Grade:HOURLY
Salary Range:$18.00 Hourly
Employment Equity Statement:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
