Part-Time Museum Attendant (1 vacancy)

City of Woodstock • Woodstock, ON

17h • CA$18 - CA$20 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Woodstock is seeking a Part-Time Museum Attendant to join their Culture department. This permanent, unionized position reports to the Manager of Culture & Museum Curator. The role involves front desk visitor services, including opening and closing procedures, monitoring the public, conducting retail sales, and assisting with rentals and events. The attendant will also be responsible for programming and coordinating various museum activities such as lectures, tours, bus trips, and concerts, as well as presenting programs for child and adult classes/workshops. The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity, creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent and/or relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience dealing with computerized retail transactions.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to address a large group in a tour or sessions.
• Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check and reference checks as well as proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Standard First Aid, CPR/AED an asset.
• An interest in History/Museums is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for front desk visitor services with a particular focus on being the on-site staff member for rentals and weekends.
• Facilitates public access to the building and provides security.
• Conducts opening and closing procedures for the building.
• Monitors the public while in the building.
• Conducts retail sales from the gift shop and facilitates class registrations.
• Assists in the set-up and take down for programs/rentals and is present for the duration of events.
• Programs and coordinates various programs (e.g. lectures, tours, bus trips, and concerts).
• Attends and sets up events/equipment and introduces programs or speakers.
• Compiles and maintains program records and statistics.
• Conducts general tours and tours for special interest groups.
• Books and schedules tours.
• Compiles and maintains tour statistics.
• Presents programs for child and adult classes/workshops.
• Registers participants and maintains records.
• May be required to evaluate the success of classes/workshops and individual instructors.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Option to join a Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions are matched by the City
• Training opportunities to support you in this role
• A great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED