ASSISTANT TO MUSEUM CURATOR

Township of Tehkummah; South Baymouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Township of Tehkummah seeks a Heritage Interpreter for The Little Schoolhouse and Museum. This summer position is ideal for students aged 15-25 and includes storytelling and guided tours of local history. This role provides a valuable opportunity to engage with the community and share historical insights through various presentations.

Qualifications

• Must be a resident of Ontario.
• Ages 15 to 25 years at the start of employment.
• Eligible to work in Canada with a SIN.

Responsibilities

• Act as Heritage Interpreter providing local history interpretation.
• Assist with display setup and artifact maintenance.
• Available to work every second weekend.

Skills

Story-telling

Public Presentation

Historical Interpretation

Education

Full-time student status

Job description

Employment location is The Little Schoolhouse and Museum located in South Baymouth.
To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:
• Be between the ages of 15 and 25 years of age at the start of employment
• Have been registered as full-time student in the previous academic year and
intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year
• Be eligible to work in Canada and have a SIN
• Must be a resident of Ontario
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Museum Curator:
• Act as Heritage Interpreter
• Provide orientation and interpretation of local history through story-telling, guided
tours and public presentation
• Assist with set up of displays and maintenance of artifacts and records
• Able to work every second weekend
• Other duties as assigned by Curator
This position commences June 28, 2025
Maximum 40 hours per week at $17.20 per hour for 8 weeks.
Applications clearly marked Assistant to Museum Curator to be submitted as follows:
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday, June 13, 2025 – 3 PM
Interested applicants please forward resume to:
Township of Tehkummah
456 Hwy 542A
Tehkummah, ON P0P 2C0
By fax: [phone]
By email: [e-mail]