Museum Associate - Part-time

SaskCulture Inc.; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Western Development Museum Moose Jaw is seeking a part-time Museum Associate to assist in planning and delivering programs and events, while providing scheduled visitor services and helping create welcoming experiences for diverse audiences.

You will work with staff and volunteers, support admissions and memberships, and assist with community engagement, social media promotion, and administrative tasks. This on-site role offers varied shifts and requires reliability.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years in customer service or program delivery.
• Experience teaching or facilitating recreation programs is an asset.
• Experience with POS or online booking systems is an asset.
• Food handling and First Aid/CPR certifications are assets.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning and delivery of programs and events, including setup and evaluation.
• Provides visitor services coverage on specified Mondays and alternating Tuesdays.
• Welcomes visitors and shares information about the Museum and local attractions.
• Processes admissions, gift shop sales and memberships and promotes memberships.
• Assists with community engagement and outreach to local schools.
• Performs administrative duties, maintains the online booking system and schedules.
• Completes opening/closing procedures and light cleaning as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Program development

Visitor engagement

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Tools

POS systems

Online booking systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Museum Associate - Part-time

Western Development Museum, Moose Jaw

Deadline: October 22, 2026 - November 06, 2026

Name: Karla

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: https://wdm.ca/about/careers/

General Description

The Museum Associate primarily supports the planning and delivery of programs and events at the WDM Moose Jaw. The position also provides scheduled Visitor Services coverage. Working cooperatively with staff and volunteers, the Museum Associate helps create welcoming, engaging experiences for diverse audiences and undertakes special projects assigned by the Programs and Volunteer Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the planning and delivery of programs and events, including preparation, setup, participant supervision, activity assistance, demonstrations, registration and evaluation.
• Provides Visitor Services coverage on Mondays and every other Tuesday afternoon, as well as additional coverage when required.
• Welcomes and orients visitors and provides information about the Museum, local attractions and volunteer opportunities.
• Processes admissions, gift shop sales and memberships and actively promotes WDM memberships.
• Supports seasonal attractions, including Short Line 101, and assists with exhibit-related projects such as photographing artifacts and setting up travelling exhibits.
• Assists with community engagement initiatives and helps foster relationships with local schools and educators.
• Supports volunteers involved in programs and events.
• Assists with program and event promotion through social media, bulletin boards and other communication channels.
• Completes administrative duties, including maintaining information in the online booking system.
• Completes opening and closing procedures for the Museum and gift shop as scheduled.
• Performs light cleaning in public areas and other duties required to support daily Museum operations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent and one to two years of relevant experience in customer service and program development or delivery. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience teaching, facilitating recreation programming or working with visitors of different ages and abilities is an asset.
• Experience with point-of-sale systems, online booking systems or facility rentals is an asset.
• Safe Food Handling certification and First Aid/CPR certification are assets.
• An interest in Saskatchewan history, heritage and culture.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• A welcoming, inclusive and professional approach in all interactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft 365 applications is an asset.

Conditions

Salary range: $20.64-$23.93

Work schedule: This is a part-time position offering up to 20 hours per week, generally scheduled as four five-hour shifts from 12:15 to 5:15 pm, Monday through Thursday. Some Saturday and Sunday shifts are required. Occasional evening shifts and additional hours may also be required to support programs, school breaks, holidays, special events and other operational needs.

Working conditions: Work is primarily indoors and is moderately physical. It includes the use of cleaning products and occasionally lifting moderately heavy loads. Assistance is available when handling heavy loads.

Location: This position works on-site at the WDM Moose Jaw.

Screening: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record and vulnerable sector check.