Join the team at seven oaks
& Ross House Museums
We're hiring for 5 positions at 2 museums!
Seven Oaks House Museum: Collections Assistant & Museum Interpreter
Ross House Museum: Programming Assistant & Museum Interpreter (Métis)
Both museums: Assistant Curator / Manager
Scroll down to view them all.
Seven Oaks House Museum: Collections Assistant & Museum Interpreter
Ross House Museum: Programming Assistant & Museum Interpreter (Métis)
Both museums: Assistant Curator / Manager
Scroll down to view them all.
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Assistant Curator / Manager
Position Term: May 8 to September 11, 2024 (18 weeks)
Overview
Under the direction of the Curator/Manager, the Assistant Curator/Manager will assist in managing the operations of Seven Oaks House Museum and Ross House Museum.
They will facilitate the care, display, and interpretation of the museums and their artifacts to inform, educate and inspire as wide an audience as possible, and enhance all visitors’ onsite experience. The Assistant Curator/Manager will be responsible for leading and supervising junior interpretive staff in the absence of the Curator/Manager.
The Assistant Curator/Manager will implement programming and outreach strategies, and will also undertake general public relations and marketing to maximize attendance at the museums.
The Assistant Curator/Manager will be provided with special projects in an area of their interest to provide hand-on career-related experience. They will work directly with our Curator/Manager & Board to access orientation and networking opportunities in the field, while planning their future career growth.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Curator/Manager will assist the Curator/Manager in the following:
• Managing daily operations, staff and volunteers.
• Increasing attendance at the museums via programming and promotion.
• Preserving and developing the museums’ collections and historic structures, and the stewardship of their associated historic sites in general.
Under the direction of the Curator/Manager, the Assistant Curator/Manager may undertake the following tasks:
• Maintaining the artifact collection and its associated databases & records;
• Curating temporary exhibits;
• Assisting with seasonal opening and closing of the museums ;
• Planning and executing programs & special events;
• Creating content for our websites and social media accounts;
• Additional tasks as required.
Competencies
• A creative problem solver: able to assess a situation, plan for a solution, and execute successfully by using all available resources.
• Able to delegate tasks as appropriate and take direct responsibility when necessary.
• An excellent communicator: able to address a variety of audiences appropriately including community members, staff, educators and students, and visitors.
• An effective storyteller: able to assess the collection and tailor content to the specific individual/group.
• Detail oriented.
• A self-starter: able to work independently yet collaboratively with staff
• Adaptable to changing priorities: able to meet new priorities as they emerge; willing to shift work schedules to accommodate.
• Open minded: sensitive to multiple cultural and historical perspectives.
• A Leader: friendly, positive and inspiring demeanor. Setting a positive example for the summer staff.
Preferred Qualifications
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field of study: History, Museum studies, Curatorial studies, Indigenous studies
• Experience working at a museum or cultural institution
• Experience developing and/or coordinating public programming
• Additional languages an asset
• Valid CPR and first aid training an asset
This position is funded in part through the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program, and all applicants must be registered in the YCW candidate pool and meet the current YCW-BCH eligibility criteria. An individual may be eligible for an internship if they:
• are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
• are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
• are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
• are a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate).
Note: Priority will be given to graduates that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and that are unemployed or underemployed.
Details: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/careers-heritage-graduates.html
Employment Terms
Seven Oaks House Museum is open to the public from May 18th to September 1st. Open hours are from 10:00am-4:00pm, Wednesday through Sunday. Ross House Museum is open to the public from June 1st through to August 31st, from 10:00am-4:00pm Wednesday through Sunday.
Employment is paid at the rate of $18.50 per hour.
The position is full-time (35 hours per week) for an 18 week term, beginning May 8th and concluding September 11th , 2024. Each day includes a 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
During the open season it is expected that the Assistant Curator/Manager will attend all signature events and schedule their work according to the needs of the museums.
Position is subject to a 6-week probationary period, from the date of employment, during which time either party may terminate employment with 1 week's notice.
Seven Oaks House Museum is committed to supporting equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare if they are members of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, such as women, persons with disabilities, candidates who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit peoples, or those in the LGBTQ2 community. We recognize that diverse life and learning experiences may be equivalent to academic or professional qualifications, and we invite any eligible individuals to apply.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
• Hours as outlined above. Occasional evening and holiday work may be required for programs and special events.
• Position necessitates working at both the Seven Oaks House Museum (50 Mac St) and Ross House Museum (140 Meade St N) sites. Both sites are accessible by public transit and active transit.
• Long periods of standing & walking.
• Heritage building environment: Must be able to safely navigate stairs.
• Physical dexterity to safely handle artifacts and lift up to 15kg is required.
Applications
Closing date: April 21, 2024.
Please submit your resume and cover page as a single .pdf via email to:
Eric Napier Strong
Curator/Manager
Seven Oaks House Museum
[email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Overview
Under the direction of the Curator/Manager, the Assistant Curator/Manager will assist in managing the operations of Seven Oaks House Museum and Ross House Museum.
They will facilitate the care, display, and interpretation of the museums and their artifacts to inform, educate and inspire as wide an audience as possible, and enhance all visitors’ onsite experience. The Assistant Curator/Manager will be responsible for leading and supervising junior interpretive staff in the absence of the Curator/Manager.
The Assistant Curator/Manager will implement programming and outreach strategies, and will also undertake general public relations and marketing to maximize attendance at the museums.
The Assistant Curator/Manager will be provided with special projects in an area of their interest to provide hand-on career-related experience. They will work directly with our Curator/Manager & Board to access orientation and networking opportunities in the field, while planning their future career growth.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Curator/Manager will assist the Curator/Manager in the following:
• Managing daily operations, staff and volunteers.
• Increasing attendance at the museums via programming and promotion.
• Preserving and developing the museums’ collections and historic structures, and the stewardship of their associated historic sites in general.
Under the direction of the Curator/Manager, the Assistant Curator/Manager may undertake the following tasks:
• Maintaining the artifact collection and its associated databases & records;
• Curating temporary exhibits;
• Assisting with seasonal opening and closing of the museums ;
• Planning and executing programs & special events;
• Creating content for our websites and social media accounts;
• Additional tasks as required.
Competencies
• A creative problem solver: able to assess a situation, plan for a solution, and execute successfully by using all available resources.
• Able to delegate tasks as appropriate and take direct responsibility when necessary.
• An excellent communicator: able to address a variety of audiences appropriately including community members, staff, educators and students, and visitors.
• An effective storyteller: able to assess the collection and tailor content to the specific individual/group.
• Detail oriented.
• A self-starter: able to work independently yet collaboratively with staff
• Adaptable to changing priorities: able to meet new priorities as they emerge; willing to shift work schedules to accommodate.
• Open minded: sensitive to multiple cultural and historical perspectives.
• A Leader: friendly, positive and inspiring demeanor. Setting a positive example for the summer staff.
Preferred Qualifications
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field of study: History, Museum studies, Curatorial studies, Indigenous studies
• Experience working at a museum or cultural institution
• Experience developing and/or coordinating public programming
• Additional languages an asset
• Valid CPR and first aid training an asset
This position is funded in part through the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program, and all applicants must be registered in the YCW candidate pool and meet the current YCW-BCH eligibility criteria. An individual may be eligible for an internship if they:
• are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
• are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
• are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
• are a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate).
Note: Priority will be given to graduates that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and that are unemployed or underemployed.
Details: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/careers-heritage-graduates.html
Employment Terms
Seven Oaks House Museum is open to the public from May 18th to September 1st. Open hours are from 10:00am-4:00pm, Wednesday through Sunday. Ross House Museum is open to the public from June 1st through to August 31st, from 10:00am-4:00pm Wednesday through Sunday.
Employment is paid at the rate of $18.50 per hour.
The position is full-time (35 hours per week) for an 18 week term, beginning May 8th and concluding September 11th , 2024. Each day includes a 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
During the open season it is expected that the Assistant Curator/Manager will attend all signature events and schedule their work according to the needs of the museums.
Position is subject to a 6-week probationary period, from the date of employment, during which time either party may terminate employment with 1 week's notice.
Seven Oaks House Museum is committed to supporting equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare if they are members of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, such as women, persons with disabilities, candidates who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit peoples, or those in the LGBTQ2 community. We recognize that diverse life and learning experiences may be equivalent to academic or professional qualifications, and we invite any eligible individuals to apply.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
• Hours as outlined above. Occasional evening and holiday work may be required for programs and special events.
• Position necessitates working at both the Seven Oaks House Museum (50 Mac St) and Ross House Museum (140 Meade St N) sites. Both sites are accessible by public transit and active transit.
• Long periods of standing & walking.
• Heritage building environment: Must be able to safely navigate stairs.
• Physical dexterity to safely handle artifacts and lift up to 15kg is required.
Applications
Closing date: April 21, 2024.
Please submit your resume and cover page as a single .pdf via email to:
Eric Napier Strong
Curator/Manager
Seven Oaks House Museum
[email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Seven oaks house museum
Collections assistant - interpreter
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Overview
The Collections Assistant - Interpreter will engage in focused documentation and preservation of the oldest residence in Winnipeg and its associated artifact collections. They will also be an engaging storyteller who makes the history of Seven Oaks House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors.
As part of a team working together and under the direction of the Curator/Manager, the Collections Assistant – Interpreter will provide guided tours of the historic home as needed in addition to their collection duties. They will also have the opportunity to gain experience with the delivery of public programming by supporting school programs, specialized tours and other events.
The successful applicant will be thoughtful, detail oriented and creative, with a passion for learning and an open mind.
The Collections Assistant - Interpreter will:
Employment is seasonal from: May 15th, 2024 through to September 3, 2024.
The Collections Assistant – Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $16.90 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager. Position is subject to a 6-week probationary period.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Seven Oaks House Museum is committed to supporting equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare if they are members of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, such as women, persons with disabilities, candidates who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit peoples, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
We recognize that diverse life and learning experiences may be equivalent to academic or professional qualifications, and invite any eligible individuals to apply.
Applications
Closing date: May 1, 2024
Interested applicants should apply through Young Canada Works and also submit their resume & cover letter to:
Seven Oaks House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
[email protected]
Subject: Collections Assistant - Interpreter
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The Collections Assistant - Interpreter will engage in focused documentation and preservation of the oldest residence in Winnipeg and its associated artifact collections. They will also be an engaging storyteller who makes the history of Seven Oaks House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors.
As part of a team working together and under the direction of the Curator/Manager, the Collections Assistant – Interpreter will provide guided tours of the historic home as needed in addition to their collection duties. They will also have the opportunity to gain experience with the delivery of public programming by supporting school programs, specialized tours and other events.
The successful applicant will be thoughtful, detail oriented and creative, with a passion for learning and an open mind.
The Collections Assistant - Interpreter will:
- Support the migration of records from our current database system to new software (Collective Access-based). The student will scan paper collections records and link them with a new digital system.
- Continue a comprehensive inventory of the museum’s artifact collection, while cataloguing and documenting new artifacts.
- Assist with the cataloguing and organization of the collection, including artifact handling, condition reporting and photography.
- Work with the Curator and industry experts to improve storage conditions for the museum’s collection of artifacts. The student will have the opportunity to work with media such as historic garments, leather, quill and beadwork while they receive training in the construction of mounts and enclosures.
- Learn best practices of artifact handling and preventive conservation through the on-going maintenance of the museum.
- Provide guided tours of the heritage house, assist with school programming, and assist with other special events as required.
- Must be between the ages of 16 and 30, and meet all other eligibility criteria for the Young Canada Works program.
- University or College education in any of the following areas is preferred: Museum Studies, Cultural Studies, History, Anthropology, Art History, Indigenous Studies
- Interest in Canadian and Métis history and related issues
- Experience working with artifacts is an asset
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential
- Fluency in both official languages an asset
- Strong interpersonal and team work skills
- Ability to be an engaging storyteller to a variety of audiences
- Experience in heritage, tourism or hospitality industries an asset
Employment is seasonal from: May 15th, 2024 through to September 3, 2024.
The Collections Assistant – Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $16.90 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager. Position is subject to a 6-week probationary period.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Long periods of standing, walking
- Heritage building environment
- Ability to navigate stairs and lift up to 15kg
- Physical dexterity to safely handle artifacts is required
Seven Oaks House Museum is committed to supporting equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare if they are members of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, such as women, persons with disabilities, candidates who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit peoples, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
We recognize that diverse life and learning experiences may be equivalent to academic or professional qualifications, and invite any eligible individuals to apply.
Applications
Closing date: May 1, 2024
Interested applicants should apply through Young Canada Works and also submit their resume & cover letter to:
Seven Oaks House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
[email protected]
Subject: Collections Assistant - Interpreter
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
museum interpreter
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Overview
Museum Interpreters are engaging storytellers who make the history of Seven Oaks House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors. Working as part of a team, the Interpreters will also be engaged in the preservation and maintenance of the Museum’s artefacts and the historic home.
The primary responsibilities of the Museum Interpreter are:
Competencies/Experience
Employment is seasonal from: May 15th, 2024 through to September 4, 2024.
The Museum Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday to Sunday. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $16.40 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager.
Seven Oaks House Museum is committed to supporting equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare if they are members of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, such as women, persons with disabilities, candidates who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit peoples, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
We recognize that diverse life and learning experiences may be equivalent to academic or professional qualifications, and invite any eligible individuals to apply.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Closing date: May 1, 2024
Interested applicants should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Seven Oaks House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
[email protected]
Subject: Museum Interpreter
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Museum Interpreters are engaging storytellers who make the history of Seven Oaks House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors. Working as part of a team, the Interpreters will also be engaged in the preservation and maintenance of the Museum’s artefacts and the historic home.
The primary responsibilities of the Museum Interpreter are:
- Guiding individual/group tours through Seven Oaks House Museum, educating visitors about the history of early Winnipeg and its culturally diverse inhabitants.
- Delivering school tours and programs to students of a variety of ages.
- Providing visitor service and a positive experience for guests.
- Helping with ongoing collections management projects.
- Assisting with curatorial and research projects.
- Assisting with the coordination of community events.
- Performing start-of-day and end-of-day tasks such as distributing/collecting signage and property cleanup.
Competencies/Experience
- Must be between the ages of 15 and 30, and meet all other eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs program.
- University or College education in any of the following areas is preferred: Museum Studies, Cultural Studies, History, Anthropology, Art History, Indigenous Studies
- Interest in Canadian and Métis history and related issues
- Experience working with artifacts is an asset
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential
- Fluency in both official languages an asset
- Strong interpersonal and team work skills
- Ability to be an engaging storyteller to a variety of audiences
- Experience in heritage, tourism or hospitality industries an asset
Employment is seasonal from: May 15th, 2024 through to September 4, 2024.
The Museum Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday to Sunday. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $16.40 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager.
Seven Oaks House Museum is committed to supporting equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare if they are members of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, such as women, persons with disabilities, candidates who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit peoples, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
We recognize that diverse life and learning experiences may be equivalent to academic or professional qualifications, and invite any eligible individuals to apply.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
- Long periods of standing, walking
- Heritage building environment
- Ability to navigate stairs and lift up to 15kg
- Physical dexterity to safely handle artifacts is required
Closing date: May 1, 2024
Interested applicants should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Seven Oaks House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
[email protected]
Subject: Museum Interpreter
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Ross House museum
Programming assistant - interpreter
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Overview
Reporting to the Curator/Manager, the Programming Assistant - Interpreter will implement innovative programs to engage visitors, cultivate community partnerships and help build the museum’s public profile. They will also be an engaging storyteller who makes the history of Seven oaks House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors.
As part of a team working together and under the direction of the Curator/Manager, the Programming Assistant – Interpreter will provide guided tours of the historic home as needed in addition to their other core duties. They will gain substantial experience with the development and delivery of public programming by supporting school programs, specialized tours and other events.
The successful applicant will be thoughtful, detail oriented and creative, with a passion for learning and an open mind.
The Programming Assistant - Interpreter will:
Employment Terms
Employment is seasonal from: May 15th, 2024 through to September 5, 2024.
The Programming Assistant – Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $16.90 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager. Position is subject to a 6-week probationary period.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Seven Oaks House Museum is committed to supporting equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare if they are members of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, such as women, persons with disabilities, candidates who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit peoples, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
We recognize that diverse life and learning experiences may be equivalent to academic or professional qualifications, and invite any eligible individuals to apply.
Applications
Closing date: May 1, 2024
Interested applicants should apply through Young Canada Works and also submit their resume & cover letter to:
Ross House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
[email protected]
Subject: Programming Assistant - Interpreter
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Reporting to the Curator/Manager, the Programming Assistant - Interpreter will implement innovative programs to engage visitors, cultivate community partnerships and help build the museum’s public profile. They will also be an engaging storyteller who makes the history of Seven oaks House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors.
As part of a team working together and under the direction of the Curator/Manager, the Programming Assistant – Interpreter will provide guided tours of the historic home as needed in addition to their other core duties. They will gain substantial experience with the development and delivery of public programming by supporting school programs, specialized tours and other events.
The successful applicant will be thoughtful, detail oriented and creative, with a passion for learning and an open mind.
The Programming Assistant - Interpreter will:
- Assist the team in delivering public programming, such as walking tours, day-camp visits and community events.
- Assist in the planning, marketing & execution of a large community event.
- Maintain the museum’s social media presence.
- Deliver our summer early-childhood education program.
- Assist in developing specialized tours and programs for groups.
- Learn best practices for artifact handling and preventive conservation through the on-going maintenance of the museum.
- Assist with day to day operations by providing guided tours of the exhibits and heritage house, providing visitor service and assisting with start of day/end of day tasks.
- Must be a student between 16 & 30 years of age, and meet all other eligibility criteria for the Young Canada Works program.
- University or College education in any of the following areas is preferred: Museum Studies, Education, Tourism & Hospitality, Cultural Studies, History, Anthropology, Art History, Indigenous Studies
- Demonstrated interest in Canadian history and related issues is an asset
- Experience working with artifacts is an asset
- Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, along with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential
- Fluency in both official languages an asset
- Strong interpersonal and team work skills
- Ability to be an engaging storyteller to a variety of audiences
- Experience in heritage, tourism or hospitality industries an asset
Employment Terms
Employment is seasonal from: May 15th, 2024 through to September 5, 2024.
The Programming Assistant – Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $16.90 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager. Position is subject to a 6-week probationary period.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Long periods of standing, walking
- Heritage building environment
- Ability to navigate stairs and lift up to 15kg
- Physical dexterity to safely handle artifacts is required
Seven Oaks House Museum is committed to supporting equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare if they are members of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, such as women, persons with disabilities, candidates who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit peoples, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
We recognize that diverse life and learning experiences may be equivalent to academic or professional qualifications, and invite any eligible individuals to apply.
Applications
Closing date: May 1, 2024
Interested applicants should apply through Young Canada Works and also submit their resume & cover letter to:
Ross House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
[email protected]
Subject: Programming Assistant - Interpreter
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Museum interpreter (Métis student)
Please note: Priority for this position will be given to Red River Metis students.
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Overview
Museum Interpreters are engaging storytellers who make the history of Ross House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors. Working as part of a team, the Interpreters will also be engaged in the preservation and maintenance of the Museum’s artefacts and the historic home.
The primary responsibilities of the Museum Interpreter are:
Competencies/Experience
Employment Terms
Employment is seasonal from: May 15th, 2024 through to September 4, 2024.
The Museum Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday to Sunday. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $16.40 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager.
Seven Oaks House Museum recognizes the importance of equity and diversity in our workplace. We encourage applicants to self-declare in their cover letter, résumé or application if they are members of a job equity group, such as women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Applications
Closing date: May 1, 2024
Interested applicants should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Ross House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
[email protected]
Subject: Museum Interpreter – Ross House
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Museum Interpreters are engaging storytellers who make the history of Ross House enjoyable and understandable to a broad range of visitors. Working as part of a team, the Interpreters will also be engaged in the preservation and maintenance of the Museum’s artefacts and the historic home.
The primary responsibilities of the Museum Interpreter are:
- Guiding individual/group tours through Ross House Museum, educating visitors about the history of early Winnipeg and its culturally diverse inhabitants.
- Delivering school tours and programs to students of a variety of ages.
- Providing visitor service and a positive experience for guests.
- Helping with ongoing collections management projects.
- Assisting with curatorial and research projects.
- Assisting with the coordination of community events.
- Performing start-of-day and end-of-day tasks such as distributing/collecting signage and property cleanup.
Competencies/Experience
- • Must be a citizen of the Red River Métis Nation, as per funding criteria for the Métis Employment & Training program.
• Must be a full-time student over 14 years old
• Interest in Canadian and Métis history and related issues
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential
• Fluency in both official languages an asset
• Strong interpersonal and team work skills
• Ability to be an engaging storyteller to a variety of audiences
• Experience in heritage, tourism or hospitality industries an asset
Employment Terms
Employment is seasonal from: May 15th, 2024 through to September 4, 2024.
The Museum Interpreter will be scheduled at 30 hours/week for the 16 week term. The museum is open from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday to Sunday. The day’s shift includes one, 30-minute, unpaid lunch break.
Please declare any expected periods of absence with your cover letter.
Employment is paid hourly at the rate of $16.40 per hour.
Position reports to the Curator / Manager.
Seven Oaks House Museum recognizes the importance of equity and diversity in our workplace. We encourage applicants to self-declare in their cover letter, résumé or application if they are members of a job equity group, such as women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
- Long periods of standing, walking
- Heritage building environment
- Ability to navigate stairs and lift up to 15kg
- Physical dexterity to safely handle artifacts is required
Applications
Closing date: May 1, 2024
Interested applicants should submit their resume & cover letter to:
Ross House Museum
Eric Napier Strong, Curator / Manager
[email protected]
Subject: Museum Interpreter – Ross House
Please attach one PDF file to your email that includes both your cover letter & resume.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
