Summer Student - Museum Summer Event & Camp Leader
Town of Tillsonburg is looking for two (2) enthusiastic summer students who would assist with the museum's planned summer events and programs and be responsible for the development and delivery of the museum's summer history camp. They would also cover, as needed, front desk duties, including greeting visitors, taking admissions and giving tours.
This is a seasonal student position with an option to enroll in OMERS defined benefit pension plan.
Department: Recreation, Culture and Parks
Division: Heritage and Culture
Reports To: Manager of Heritage and Culture/Curator
Contract: May 12, 2025 to August 29, 2025
Hourly Rate: $17.20/hour
Weekly Hours: up to 40
Criminal Record Check required for this position.
Interested candidates please apply prior to the end of day on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Responsibilities

• Assist with planned summer events (i.e. Turtlefest & Canada Day)
• Development and delivery of the summer History Camp (July - August)
• Provide tours of museum facility
• Provide front desk services
• Receive admissions and payments within the point-of-sale system
• Attend all staff meetings and training sessions
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a University or College level Course - Area of study in History or Education an asset
• Exceptional communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge and experience working with youth and seniors
• Knowledge and experience as a project leader
• Knowledge and experience in handling cash, debt/credit transactions
• Knowledge and experience with point-of-sale and Microsoft office computer applications considered an asset
• CPR and Standard First Aid
• WHMIS
• Must be available to work on weekends
• Must be returning to school in the fall

About the recruitment process

All new Town of Tillsonburg employees are required to complete a police record check.
The Town will accommodate any individual needs you have throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Please contact us if you require any accommodations.

The Town of Tillsonburg is an equal opportunity employer and all information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

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