Contract Work Opportunity
Position: Museum Assistant
Institution: Mission Museum
Location: 33201 Second Avenue, Mission, BC
Type: Part-time(12 hours/week)
Rate of Pay: $18.00 per hour
Length of Contract: 3 months
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist visitors, providing them with a warm and informative introduction to the museum's exhibits and collections.
• Monitor exhibit areas to ensure the safety and security of artifacts and visitors, while also addressing any visitor inquiries.
• Catalogue artifacts including identifying, numbering, data entry, photo documentation, while observing proper conservation and storage techniques.
• Performing meticulous historical research.
• Assisting with special events and attend to the public as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of collections management practices is considered an asset.
• Passion for history, cultural heritage, and a desire to share that passion with others.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as collaboratively.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Eligibility

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations;

Terms of Employment:

• 12 hours per week for 3 months, beginning October 4, 2024.
• Regular Hours: Friday and Saturday; 10:00am-4:00pm with some occasional work required outside of these hours.

Applications:
Please submit resumé and cover letter to Amber Lemaire, Museum Manager, via email at museummgr@missionmuseum.com. Posting available until filled.
Thank you to all applicants, however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mission, BC V2V 1J9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-10-04