Summer Student – Museum Programming Student

Are you interested in the heritage and culture of Prince Edward County? Do you have strong interpersonal skills and enjoy interacting with others? Our Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the summer student position of Museum Programming Student to support our Department of Recreation & Community Facilities in beautiful Prince Edward County, a vibrant community with beautiful beaches, wide open landscapes and ample opportunities for outdoor fun, including artistic and cultural events, food, music and wineries/breweries. 

The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a post-secondary program in Museum Studies, Performance Arts or a related field and will be returning to school in the Fall. The student will act as an interpretive guide for the exhibits at one or more of the five County Museums, both in person and virtually. Alongside curatorial staff, this student will effectively harness each site’s potential for indoor/outdoor programming to ensure the County’s heritage is made accessible through dynamic live and virtual programs. This position will also manage bookings and registrations, accept payments, support participants, and assist with the set-up and take-down of program materials.

General qualifications include:

• Enrolment in a recognized post-secondary program and returning to school in the Fall.
• Strong organizational, project and time management skills.
• Excellent communication, judgement, and decision-making skills.
• Retail and customer service experience.
• Be familiar with Microsoft Office applications, as well as video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet and Facebook Live.
• Proof of a valid ‘G2’ or ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s Licence.
• Proof of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening Check.
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

The current rate of pay is $21.65 per hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation pay. Applications are due at [email protected] by end of day April 21, 2025. Please quote 2025-S2 and include your name in the subject line.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Please email your request or call (613) 476-2148 ext. 1043. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with The Municipal Act and The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.

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