The Museum Assistant supports the daily opening, operating, and closing procedures associated with Museum operations.

This includes conducting interpretive tours that provide information on Rossland – the Golden City, assisting with the operation of the gift shop, admissions, concession, and Visitor Centre, including sales, inventory, restocking, statistics, etc., planning and scheduling group visits, tours, and special events, and routine maintenance, including painting, cleaning, and light groundskeeping.

If their interests align, students may also tackle tailored projects such as historical research, marketing, graphic design, children’s programs, and archival projects, among other opportunities.

The following are essential qualifications for the job:
-Full-time student in Grades 11-12 or Post-Secondary student (in history, education, art, geology, tourism, marketing, library sciences, or related field)
-Legally entitled to work in Canada; resident of the Basin region; aged 15+ prior to start date
-An interest in Rossland’s history and everything the area has to offer locals and visitors
-Experience working with families and children of all ages
-Excellent verbal and written skills

The following are desired assets for the job:
-Customer service experience; experience with cash registers, POS machines, computers, etc.
-Experience in conflict resolution and problem-solving
-Minor labour and equipment maintenance experience
-Experience working/volunteering with a not-for-profit organization
-Experience working in the tourism and cultural sector
-First Aid/CPR, WHMIS training, and an RCMP security check may be required

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This is a CBT SchoolWorks funded role, so candidates must meet CBT eligibility requirements. The role is part-time up to 15 hours/week with additional hours possible for school breaks. Weekend work is required.

We encourage participation from the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, including women, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply.

Please submit your resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications and quoting the position(s) you are applying for by email (preferred) to hiring@rosslandmuseum.ca or 1100 Hwy 3B (junction of Hwy 3B and Hwy 22). Please be prepared to provide at least two professional references.

For more information about this position, please contact Joelle Hodgins (she/her), Museum Director, at hiring@rosslandmuseum.ca or call (250) 362-7722.

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