Museum Guide

Job No: MVC19
Location: Almonte, Ontario

 

Reports To:

Museum Curator/Site Supervisor

 

Summary:

Provides support to the Museum Curator and MVCA staff at the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area.  Museum Guides play a key role in enabling the public access to the museum 7-days a week, including statutory holidays, from mid-May through mid-October.

 

Main Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list)

     

  • Provide interpretation to the public of the museum and collections to the public on weekends and statutory holidays.
  • Conduct tours of the museum ensuring all visitors have a safe and enjoyable visit.
  • Set-up and take-down chairs etc. for weddings and special events.
  • Perform day-to-day housekeeping of the museum and on-site washrooms.
  • Provide telephone reception service for the museum and site.
  • Provide gift shop services including sales.
  • Assist with installation of museum programming.
  • Implement COVID and other health and safety measures in effect.
  • Perform other duties as required.

 

Duration and Hours of Work

  • 37.5 hours/week
  • From the May long-weekend through to Thanksgiving, inclusive.  Part-time Labour Day to Thanksgiving

Education/Experience:

  • Secondary or post-secondary student.
  • Successful applicant must hold a valid Emergency First Aid Certificate.
  • Experience performing cash transactions.

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of local history, R. Tait McKenzie or James Naismith would be an asset.

Skills/Behaviors

  • Well-developed interpersonal, organizational and communication skills (written & oral) and customer service skills.
  • Basic proficiency in the use of computers and Windows-based software.
  • Demonstrated ability to:
    • Interact with all MVCA staff and visitors in a professional manner.
    • Work cooperatively with Supervisor and other staff.
    • Ensure that all tasks assigned are completed with excellence and in a timely manner.
    • Work independently or as a member of a team on assigned duties with minimal supervision.

Effort

  • Fatigue resulting from focusing and juggling multiple accountabilities and priorities.
  • Work requires some physical effort when setting up for and tidying up from events, daily housekeeping and washroom cleaning.

Working Conditions

  • Normally, indoor museum environment. 

Language:  English.

 

 

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Living in Lanark County

MVCA's office is located in Carleton Place, one of several picturesque waterfront communities in the county including Almonte, Perth, and Smith Falls. All are located within an easy drive of our offices and are known for their beautiful streetscapes, scenic trails, and the friendliness of a small town, which make this area such a wonderful place to live.

A community rich in history, Carleton Place was settled in 1819 and saw a number of influential industries come into operation including a grist mill, lumber mills and the Findlay Stove Company. It was in 1829 that the area became formally known as Carleton Place.

Today, Carleton Place boasts a population of 10,000. It is a family-oriented community with a variety of social and recreation opportunities to suit just about everyone. And, it is a short distance to Ottawa with all that the nation's capital has to offer.

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