The Cultural Centre is looking for 4 students this summer. Please see the following job descriptons for more information.
Eligibility: To be eligible for the following positions, you must be a student returning back to secondary or post secondary school in September 2010. You must also provide us with a CPIC (criminal reference check).
Pay scale: $10.25 Student should expect to work weekdays and weekends as needed.
Job 1: Assistant Curator, R.D. Lawrence Place
June 30 - August 28 2010. POSSIBLE MAY 12th START DATE PENDING FUNDING
$10.25/hour for 35/hrs per week, Tuesday - Saturday
Job Description:
R.D. Lawrence Place (RDLP), a new museum and literary centre dedicated to award-winning writer and naturalist R.D. Lawrence. RDLP is a straw-bale constructed sustainable building. The position requires assistance with the research, creation and mounting of exhibits, conducting tours, and providing fun educational programming. You will work with staff at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre, volunteers and visitors of all ages from around the world.
A good candidate will have:
- an interest in or are studying history, journalism, English Literature, museum arts, the environment or tourism.
- computer literacy skills and preferably some experience with Excel, Photoshop (or similar
program) and Powerpoint.
- excellent public relations and communications skills
- an interest in environmental issues
- experience working in children’s or public programming an asset
- experience working in an office an asset
- must be able to lift and carry boxes and climb ladders
- must have experience working independently and experience handling cash is preferred
- must provide a CPIC before commencing work
Send a resume, letter of interest and references, marked with job title, by 12:00 pm, March 31 to Minden Hills Cultural Centre, Box 648, 176 Bobcaygeon Road, Minden ON, K0M 2K0 or electronically to culturalcentre@mindenhills.ca.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job 2: Archive Project Assistant, Minden Hills Museum
June 30 - August 28 2010. POSSIBLE MAY 12th START DATE PENDING FUNDING
$10.25/hour for 35/hrs per week, Tuesday - Saturday
Job Description:
The Minden Hills Museum is made up of 6 heritage buildings and a collections building surrounded by green space, trails and a peace labyrinth. The position requires assistance with identifying, cataloguing and digitizing the blacksmithing portion of the museum collection. The student will assist with all aspects of this project so that the foundation is laid for 2011 when the museum will begin generating virtual/on-line exhibitions. You will work with staff, volunteers and visitors of all ages – further enhancing their enthusiasm for heritage interpretation/existence.
A good candidate will have:
- An interest in History, English, Museum Studies/Curatorial Studies, Tourism.
- computer literacy skills
- excellent public relations and communications skills
- an interest in heritage and public services
- experience working in an office an asset
- experience working independently and experience handling cash is preferred
Job 3: Gallery/Curatorial Assistant – Agnes Jamieson Gallery
June 30 - August 28 2010. POSSIBLE MAY 12th START DATE PENDING FUNDING
$10.25/hour for 35/hrs per week, Tuesday - Saturday
Job Description:
The Agnes Jamieson Gallery is a public art gallery which holds one of the largest public collections of the work of André Lapine. The gallery presents approximately 9 exhibitions annually, offers educational programming and provides exhibition assistance funding to artists. The student will assist the gallery curator with taking the gallery collection data and transferring it into a format that can easily be “data dumped” by our collections manager into the newly acquired collections software. The student will also assist with the daily operations of the Agnes Jamieson Gallery, including assistance with exhibitions installation, docent work, assisting with children’s programs and managing the front reception desk, You will work with staff at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre, volunteers and visitors of all ages from around the world.
A good candidate will have:
- an interest in or is studying the arts, curatorial or museum studies, or tourism.
- computer literacy, preferably with experience in Excel and Powerpoint.
- excellent public relations and communications skills
- an interest in arts and culture
- experience working in children’s or public programming an asset
- experience working in an office an asset
- experience working independently and experience handling cash is preferred
Job 4: Events Coordinator, Minden Hills Cultural Centre
June 30 - August 28 2010. POSSIBLE MAY 12th START DATE PENDING FUNDING
$10.25/hour for 35/hrs per week, Tuesday - Saturday
Job Description:
The Minden Hills Cultural Centre is a 4 acre cultural complex that consists of the Agnes Jamieson Gallery, Minden Hills Museum, and R.D. Lawrence Place. The Events Coordinator will assist the Cultural Centre Director with centre promotions and events coordination. Specifically, you will assist with preparations, promotions, front of house and coordination of CultureFest, 3 weeks of local outdoor historical theatre, literary readings, dance performances, music. You will also assist with preparations and coordination of the first annual Beat Beethoven fundraising run. You will work with staff at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre, volunteers and visitors of all ages from around the world.
A good candidate will have:
- an interest in or is studying the arts, performing arts, event coordination or tourism.
- computer literacy, preferably with experience in Excel and Powerpoint.
- excellent public relations and communications skills.
- excellent organizational skills.
- experience with ticket sales and “front of house” operations
- experience working in children’s or public programming an asset
- experience working in an office an asset
- experience working independently and experience handling cash is preferred
Application Procedure:
Send a resume, letter of interest and references, marked with job title, by 12:00 pm, March 31 to Minden Hills Cultural Centre, Box 648, 176 Bobcaygeon Road, Minden ON, K0M 2K0 or electronically to culturalcentre@mindenhills.ca.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. |
