The Uxbridge Historical Centre is seeking to hire a post-secondary student for the
position of Museum Assistant. The Uxbridge Historical Centre (UHC) is a community
museum and archives located in the Trail Capital of Canada. Located on a 5-acre site
that overlooks the beautiful Uxbridge Valley and Oak Ridges Moraine, the UHC consists
of 10 buildings and a collection of more than 10,000 artifacts and 6,000 archives. The
UHC connects today’s audiences with the rich heritage of Uxbridge Township through
the collection, preservation, interpretation and display of artifacts, documents and
photographs, and related programming that illustrate the history of the Uxbridge area
and the former Townships of Uxbridge and Scott.
This position will support the promotion and delivery of in-person and virtual public
programs and activities, as well as participate in marketing, engagement, and social
media campaigns. This position offers valuable, real-world experience developing and
delivering programming for diverse audiences while promoting the unique identity and
relevance of a local heritage resource. As a key member of the Museum staff, the
Museum Assistant will actively participate in all aspects of visitor services and volunteer
engagement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Aid in the development and delivery high-quality public programs, activities, and
events to the general public and children, including but not limited to; summer
camps, public schools, private schools, Girl Guide groups, Boy Scout groups,
and seniors’ groups - Aid in the research and development of exhibitions, including the Scott Town hall
exhibition - Assist with research requests
- Assist the Collections Assistant and other museum staff with the organization,
cataloging, and storing of museum artifacts - Promote and market programs, events, and exhibitions using social media and
other video editing tools - Create regular campaigns promoting the museum’s collection on social media
and blog to expand the reach of the Museum - Engage Museum visitors by providing informative, accessible, relevant
interpretation of current exhibitions and tour offerings - Participate in the planning and implementation of new public programs, tours and
all aspects of visitor services - Review and understand Museum standards, Health and Safety, and other
appropriate policies and procedures
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Post-secondary student pursuing a degree or diploma in education, museum
studies, fine art, tourism, communications, marketing, or related discipline - Ability to acquire a Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Experience developing and facilitating lessons or programs to children and youth
- Exceptional people-skills; comfortable presenting information to individuals and
groups - Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Strong customer service skills and cash-handling experience
- Previous experience in a museum setting an asset
- Demonstrated success with the following social media and programs an asset;
Instagram Reels, MailChimp, Canva - Experience working with volunteers is an asset
- Bilingualism an asset, but not required