Museum Assistant Summer Student

County of Elgin; St. Thomas; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A regional government body in Ontario is seeking a Student Museum Assistant for a temporary full-time position. The role involves researching artifacts for exhibits, providing online marketing support, and assisting with database management at the Elgin County Museum. Successful candidates will be enrolled in post-secondary studies related to museum work and possess strong communication skills. This position offers an hourly wage of $21.00 and promotes diversity and accessibility in hiring.

Qualifications

• Must have proof of enrollment in museum studies or related discipline.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Familiarity with database management systems and museum experience are assets.
• Must be 15-30 years of age and returning to school in Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Research artifacts to support upcoming exhibits.
• Provide online marketing support.
• Add records to the Museum’s database.
• Offer reception and programming support.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Communication skills

Familiarity with database management systems

Education

Proof of enrollment in post-secondary education

Job description

Heritage Centre, 460 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Join the County of Elgin as a Student Museum Assistant!

Type: Temporary Full-time, Non-union

Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm EST; 560 hours worked between May 5, 2026, and September 5, 2026

About the Role:

The Elgin County Museum, a department of the County of Elgin, has a contract position available for a Museum Assistant, Summer Student.

The program, made possible by financial assistance from the Government of Canada through the Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions Program, as well as the County of Elgin, entails the following:

• Research into artifacts and related materials to support upcoming exhibits
• Online marketing support
• Addition of records to the Museum’s database
• Reception and programming support.

Qualifications:

• Proof of enrollment in post-secondary education in museum studies, Canadian history or related discipline.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Familiarity with database management systems and scanning and previous experience in a museum setting are definite assets.
• Must be between 15-30 years of age and returning to school in Fall 2026 to meet funding approval.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

The County of Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform the HR Department of the nature of any accommodation(s) to ensure your equal participation by emailing [e-mail] with the job title in the subject line.

Heritage Centre, 460 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada