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24-B019 – Museum Assistant – Programs and Exhibitions Jobs in Langley, BC at Township of Langley
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Job Title:
24-B019 – Museum Assistant – Programs and Exhibitions
Job Number:
J0424-1397
Competition Number:
24-B019
Employment Type:
Grant Funded
Pay Rate:
$25.22/Hour
Hours of Work:
up to 35 hours per week, Non-standard hours and/or non-standard work week
Competition Opening Date:
April 29, 2024
Competition Internal Closing Date:
May 31, 2024
Competition External Closing Date:
May 31, 2024
Job Overview
Applications are currently being accepted to fill a temporary full time (35 hours per week) placement for the position ofMuseum Assistant – Programs and Exhibitions(from approximately June 17, 2024 to May 21, 2025).
This is a Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage (YCW-BCH) grant funded position with the Recreation, Arts and Culture Division of the Township of Langley. The successful incumbent will assist in the creation of arts, heritage and cultural programs and exhibitions for the Township’s new cultural centre salishan Place by the River in historic Fort Langley. Projects will focus on assisting the Curatorial team in developing and creating programs and exhibitions, and could include research, writing, designing, preparing and installing exhibition panels and displays.
Responsibilities
Assist with exhibit and program planning, design, research and development
Assist with exhibit fabrication, installation and de-installation
Assist with setup of the Print Studio at Salishan Place by the River
Assist with promotion of museum programs and special events
Assist with day-to-day museum operations including opening/closing the facility and greeting visitors
Qualifications
Sound knowledge of museum public programs and exhibits
Ability to coordinate the installation of exhibits
Excellent interpersonal skills, preferably with some teamwork experience and previous work in the information, service or tourism industries
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with internal and external contacts
Previous experience in a museum environment is considered an asset
This position is defined by the Township of Langley as a Position of Trust (Child Safety). The successful candidate will be required to have a Police Information Check as a condition of employment (not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment).
This position is being offered pursuant to a federally funded employment program. Funding for the position is conditional on applicants meeting the following criteria:
Currently a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or with refugee status in Canada, legally entitled to work in Canada. You must be registered with the Young Canada Works inventory at www.youngcanadaworks.ca and you must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years at the start of employment. You must be willing to commit to a work assignment of 45 weeks. You are unemployed or underemployed and are a college or university graduate.
The Township of Langley is committed to employment equity and is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations will be provided as appropriate in any position to the point of undue hardship.
Applications without the attached required documents above will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and hav…
Title: 24-B019 – Museum Assistant – Programs and Exhibitions
Company: Township of Langley
Location: Langley, BC
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