The Little White Schoolhouse Museum is hiring a Museum Assistant to work 10am-5pm, Tuesdays to Saturdays from May 30 to August 31. The position is for 35 hours per week at $16.00 per hour.
The main duty of the Museum Assistant is to assist the volunteer curator in all aspects of running the museum during the summer open season, including:
? greeting visitors and ensuring that they have an interesting, informative and enjoyable experience at the museum;
? managing the museum's social media and on-line presence;
? entering data and digitizing documents;
? assisting in the preparation of temporary and permanent exhibits;
? handling retail sales in the gift shop;
? assisting with special events (such as fund-raising, presentations, or celebrations); and
? attending to daily routine cleaning.
The candidate must be a permanent resident of Nova Scotia, or have lived in Nova Scotia for at least six months prior to May 31, and must be enrolled in a post-secondary institute for full-time studies in the fall of 2024.
The ideal candidate for the Museum Assistant position will:
? be enrolled in museum or archives studies, or history, with consideration given to students of archaeology, education and library studies;
? have excellent English verbal and written communication skills;
? have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office;
? be friendly and be comfortable speaking to large and small groups;
? be adaptable, able to work independently or as part of a team;
? be self motivated with excellent time management skills;
? provide a reference from previous employment or volunteer position;
? provide a valid Police Security Check.
The following qualifications are desired but not essential:
To apply, email resume with a cover letter outlining how working at the Little White Schoolhouse Museum relates to your career goals, to
littlewhiteschoolhousemuseum@bellaliant.com
with “Museum Assistant” as the subject heading by April 30, 2024 .
Friends of the Little White Schoolhouse Association 36 Arthur Street Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 1X5
Melanie Ballard littlewhiteschoolhousemuseum@bellaliant.com Preferred Contact: Email
