Chief Museum Assistant

Description:

The Chief Museum Assistant will be in charge of the daily operations of the museum. The primary duty of the Chief Museum Assistant will be to manage and oversee all daily operations, provide weekly updates to the manager/curator, coordinate among team members, and track finances. Museum Assistants are the regular onsite staff and will offer tours to the public. Each Assistant will closely work with the Museum Manager/Curator and develop key skills in collections, education, guided tours, marketing, social media, and visitor relations.

Performing key administrative duties, the Chief Assistant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of the museum operations, maintaining communication between the onsite staff and manager, guaranteeing that all visitors receive a high-quality museum experience that enhances their leadership skills and knowledge and appreciation of the museum and its history.

Hours: 9:45-5:15, 35 hours a week, From May 8th to September 4th (Must be willing to work a variable schedule including weekends, statutory holidays and overtime)

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the role of Chief Museum Assistant will demonstrate strong

leadership, organization and decision making skills, which are essential for this position. They will be enthusiastic about museums, and/or local history, and be interested in a career in museums and/or heritage. They will also be willing to take initiative and conduct administrative tasks. Given that one of the main tasks of onsite staff is to interpret for the public the artifacts and history of the Murney Tower Museum, good public speaking skills and a keen interest in nineteenth-century social, cultural, and military history are highly valued. The ideal candidate will be a first-, second-, or third-year or graduate student returning to university in the fall. While a history or theatre major is preferred, it is not essential.

Ideal skills are as follows:

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills, including conflict resolution skills

• Ability to work both independently and as a team
• A strong work ethic and excellent, demonstrable organizational skills
• The ability to perform well under pressure and to assess and prioritize workload
• Advanced written and oral communication skills
• Advanced computer skills

Assets:

• Prior museum experience
• Knowledge of French
• Knowledge of an additional language
• Experience with children
• Tour guide experience
• Experience with POS systems
• Cash handling experience
• Experience scheduling
• Event planning experience