Employment
Pioneer Acres of Alberta is a history museum containing multiple exhibit spaces including the Grain Academy, the Pioneer Truck Museum, and an original homestead building.
The following employment opportunities are available at this time:
We are seeking one employee for the position of Community Museum Technician for the summer employment term.
Please review all requirements and qualifications listed below before applying.
Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter to hr@pioneeracres.ab.ca.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this position a candidate must be registered with Young Canada Works, and meet all the following criteria:
- Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada,
- Legally entitled to work in Canada,
- Between the ages of 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment,
- Full time student during the preceding academic semester,
- Intend to return to school next semester, and
- Has not participated in the Young Canada Works program with Pioneer Acres for two or more years.
Employment Period and Hours
- May 1 through August 19
- 35 hours/week (5 days a week for 7.5 hours a day)
- Weekend work required
- Remuneration: $18.00/hour
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Museum Summer Hours:
- Thursday through Monday
- 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tasks and Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include:
- Guiding visitors on tours of our grounds, providing information, and endeavoring to answer questions that may arise.
- Perform cataloging activities to populate PA’s PastPerfect database and tag our artifacts.
- Properly assess, handle and store artifacts and library materials that align with best techniques and practices.
- Identify images and create content for PA social media channels.
- Assist with school tours and our other visitors as needed.
- Assist with public reference requests for information by phone, email and in-person as needed.
Here are some of the qualities we are looking for:
- Have an interest in historical records and pursuing a career in the museum or history field.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office is an asset.
- Data entry skills and knowledge of database functions is an asset.
- Prior experience with cataloging is preferable but not necessary.
- Ability to manage a social media platform.
- The ability to initiate and carry out projects independently and work closely with the curator is required.
- Previous experience with communications or tours an Asset