Heritage Centre Assistant
The Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society is seeking a Heritage Centre Assistant to perform a variety of duties associated with the operation of our Heritage Centre. This position is funded by the Qalipu First Nation’s Department of Education and Training’s Youth Student Employment Program.
Requirements:
•Between the ages of 15-29
•Must have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year
•Returning to full-time studies in the Fall
•Be a registered member of Qalipu First Nation or self-Identified Indigenous Person
Responsibilities:
•become aware of our policies, procedures and basic regulations
•become familiar with our exhibits, publications and other reference material, andcontinue to learn the history of the town while working with our collection
•learn to catalogue, which is to assign a number and record information such as thecondition, physical details and given history, complete all necessary paperwork forthe object or material
•photograph and operate a scanner to digitize archival materials and photographs, and learn to use our museum software, Past Perfect 5 to accurately record information properly store the object, material or file
•assist in requests for information, which could include researching items in our collection
•assist us in giving interpretive tours of the Centre to visitors, along with operating our tourist information desk, greeting visitors and answering any inquiries tourists may have about the area
•perform any basic property maintenance and other duties as required
The period of employment is 35 hours per week for a total of 7 weeks. The hourly rate is $15.60. The deadline for applications is May 17th, 2024, with a start date of June 24th. You can apply by dropping off a resume to 7 Scott Avenue, GFW, or by email.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 7 weeks
Pay: $15.60 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-06-24
