We're Hiring!

Fort Ostell Museum is looking for 2 creative, enthusiastic Museum/Program Assistants from mid-May to the end of August.

Summer Museum Assistant Duties include:

Education, Interpretation, Public Programming
- Create and lead a summer program for children
- Answer questions and provide in-house tours to visitors
- Help plan museum’s 50th Anniversary celebration
Collections Management
- Assist Museum Manager with collections software upgrade, including handling and processing artifacts
- Develop video and slideshow presentations for interactive tablets in display areas
- Clean and maintain display areas inside and outside the museum
Museum Administration and Marketing
- Produce daily social media posts on Facebook and Instagram
- Track visitor numbers and administer satisfaction surveys

Other
- Maintain general museum cleanliness with occasional janitorial and gardening tasks
- Partner with other community organizations (e.g. Town of Ponoka, Ponoka Youth Centre) to assist with programming at need

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Strong teamwork and communication skills
Self-motivated and task-oriented
High standards of customer service
Experience teaching/working with children
A love of Canadian history
Comfortable with Office suite and social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram)
- knowledge of CanvaPro an asset
Research experience
Must be a full-time student, returning to studies again in September

The nitty-gritty

For more information, please contact Sara Konig at 403.783-5224 or email fom01@telus.net.