Employment - Assistant Museum Curator

Assistant Museum Curator

New Waterford & District Historical Society

Seasonal

Weekdays Evenings

Description

Assistant Museum Curator

 

Description:  

 

The Assistant Museum Curator (AMC) will oversee day-to-day operations at the museum located at Colliery Lands Park. In consultation with the Board of Directors, the Assistant Museum Curator will assist in the creation of exhibitions for the 2025 season. They will ensure heritage materials are cleaned and properly displayed, engage in site maintenance, and give tours. The AMC will design activities for public aligned with the summer’s curation schedule. Activities and exhibits will correspond with digital campaigns on social media and the organization’s website. Assists with the creation of meaningful exhibitions.


Responsibilities:

  • Review, organize, and catalogue materials donated to the museum

  • Determine what material should be transferred to the Beaton Institute for increased level of preservation

  • Convert analog resources into digital formats

  • Develop content for social media and website

  • Greet visitors and provide tours

  • Organize and host an event


Requirements:

  • Must meet Canada Summer Jobs criteria (between 15 and 30 years of age/legally entitled to work in Canada)

  • Preference to a university student who is returning to full time study in September 2025

  • Preference may be given to students enrolled or graduated from Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Community Studies program

  • Interest in local history 

  • Research skills

  • Able to work independently

  • Being from the New Waterford area (Scotchtown, River Ryan, Lingan, New Victoria) is considered an asset

*International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

*Job will be in-person in New Waterford during the months of July and August

How To Apply

New Waterford & District Historical Society will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Please apply by sending a resume and cover letter by email.

nwhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

Email Address: nwhistoricalsociety@gmail.com Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (study permit, open work permit holders).

Only applicants who are authorized to work in Canada will be considered.

Location Information
Community
New Waterford,
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
New Waterford & District Historical Society
NOC Code
Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers (50010)
Experience Required
An Asset
Available Openings
1
Pay Type
Hourly
Pay Period
Hourly
Remuneration Per Pay Period
$15.70/hour
Estimated Weekly Hours
35.00
Start Date
July 2nd 2025
End Date
August 29th 2025
Language
English
Language Proficiency Level
Posted on
May 15th 2025
Expires
June 30th 2025