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Assistant director, museum

Wallace and Area Museum
Wallace, NS
Posted today
Job Details:
$25.00 / hour
Temporary
Experienced

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Join Our Team as the Assistant Director at Wallace and Area Museum!

Are you passionate about history, culture, and community engagement? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where creativity and organization meet? If so, the Wallace and Area Museum is looking for you! We are excited to announce an opening for the position of Assistant Director. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our mission of preserving and showcasing the rich heritage of our area.

About the Role

As the Assistant Director, you will play a pivotal role in the daily operations of the museum. Your responsibilities will include implementing and advertising promotional programs, supervising staff, and performing essential reception and clerical duties. You will also oversee the conservation, display, and circulation of our treasured collections, ensuring that our exhibits are engaging and informative for all visitors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and advertise promotional programs to enhance visitor engagement.
  • Supervise a small team of 1 to 2 staff members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • Perform reception and clerical duties to support museum operations.
  • Oversee the conservation, display, and circulation of collections, ensuring they are well-maintained and accessible.

Work Environment

This position is set within the vibrant atmosphere of a museum, where you will have the opportunity to host programs, games, and events that bring our community together. You will be part of a team dedicated to making history come alive for our visitors.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A college or CEGEP education, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in a similar role is an asset, but we welcome candidates who are eager to learn and grow.

Skills and Attributes

To succeed in this role, you should be:

  • Detail-oriented, with a keen eye for maintaining the quality of our collections.
  • Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks under pressure.
  • Enthusiastic about engaging with the public and promoting museum programs.

Work Conditions

This is a seasonal position requiring 20 hours per week of commitment. The work language is English, and the role is based in the beautiful town of Wallace, NS.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary of $25.00 per hour, reflecting the value we place on our team members and their contributions to the museum.

Join Us!

If you are excited about the opportunity to make a difference in our community through the arts and culture, we encourage you to consider applying for the Assistant Director position at the Wallace and Area Museum. Together, we can inspire curiosity and appreciation for our local heritage!

Screening Questions

As part of the application process, candidates will be asked the following screening questions:

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who shares our passion for history and community engagement!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.

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