MUSEUM ASSISTANT

LACOMBE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MUSEUM ASSISTANT The Historical Society is seeking applications for the temporary full-time position of Museum Assistant. The successful candidate will report to and assist the Executive Director of the Michener House Museum with duties relating to the daily operations of the Museum and Archive. To apply for this position you must be a student. Please submit your resume and cover letter by e-mail to maski@telusplanet.net or bring it in person to the Michener House Museum and Archive no later than June 15th, 2011 For more information see job description below

Job Description

Job title: Museum Assistant

Work Hours: 35 hours a week

Term of contract: Beginning of June to end of August, 2011

Job description: This position reports to the Executive Director (ED) of the Museum. The incumbent will assist the ED with duties relating to the daily operations of the Michener House Museum and Archive.

Duties include:

- Greeting and providing information to visitors

- Providing tours of the Michener House Museum and Archives, Blacksmith Shop and collaborating with the Tourism Assistant at The Interpretive Centre in the Flatiron Building

- Assisting ED with the delivery of programs and activities

- Daily housekeeping (includes tasks such as dusting, cleaning, taking out garbage)

- Attending and assisting at events put on by the Lacombe & District and Historical Society

- Assisting the ED with office related duties such as answering phone calls, checking emails, keeping statistics and completing reports

- Doing some accessioning for the archives

- Assisting with research and special projects under the leadership of the ED or members of the historical society

Qualifications: - Experience working in customer service or working directly with members of the public

- Telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills

- Proficient at using Microsoft Office Suite

- Works well independently

- Follows directions

- Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a post-secondary education and that display an interest in History, Culture or Education

- Currently a student

YCW Registration: Register online at the Young Canada Works Interactive Section: https://www.youngcanadaworks.ca/index-eng.cfm. Applicants must create an online account through this website before being considered for the position. If assistance is needed please call Marie Péron at (403)782-3933

To Apply: E-mail your C.V. and a cover letter to maski@telusplanet.net or drop them off in person at the Michener House Museum at 5036 – 51^st St. in Lacombe.

Application deadline: June 15th, 2011