Interpretation and Outreach Assistant

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  • CompanyMuseum of Ontario Archaeology
  • Job TypeEducation
  • Required Experiencestudent with an interest or background in Museum Studies, Anthropology/Archaeology, Canadian History, First Nations/Indigenous Studies, or related program
  • Job TypeStudent Position
  • Education / CredentialsA student may be eligible if they: •are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible); •are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number); •are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and • are a high school, college, CEGEP or university student.
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline04/30/2025

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Job Description

The Museum of Ontario Archaeology is seeking an Interpretation and Outreach Assistant for the summer season (12 weeks, 35 hrs/week, $17.20/hr). Anticipated start date is June 9 through to August 30, 2025.

The Interpretation and Outreach Assistant will be responsible for delivering engaging gallery and site tours and representing the museum at outreach events in the community. They will play an active role in organizing and supporting summer programming, including events such as the June Forest Festival. They will also assist with museum operations by contributing to collections management tasks such as repackaging, data entry, inventory and 3D scanning. Additionally, they will enhance the museum’s community engagement by creating content for social media and blog posts, fostering connections with diverse audiences and promoting a deeper understanding of Ontario’s cultural heritage.

The Interpretation and Outreach Assistant will be responsible for delivering engaging gallery and site tours and representing the museum at outreach events in the community. They will play an active role in organizing and supporting summer programming, including events such as the June Forest Festival. They will also assist with museum operations by contributing to collections management tasks such as repackaging, data entry, inventory and 3D scanning. Additionally, they will enhance the museum’s community engagement by creating content for social media and blog posts, fostering connections with diverse audiences and promoting a deeper understanding of Ontario’s cultural heritage.

The Interpretation and Outreach Assistant will:

  • Provide visitors with engaging information about the MOA’s exhibits, activities, and events.
  • Organize and attend off-site outreach programs within the community, such as local events, to broaden the museum’s reach and foster connections (access to a vehicle is required).
  • Expand interpretive voices and experiences within the gallery and on the museum’s digital platforms to reflect diverse perspectives about Ontario’s natural and cultural history.
  • Prepare interpretive material for social media platforms promoting MOA programs, activities, and collections.
  • Support outreach through social media content, community events and other initiatives to broaden the museum’s reach.
  • Support Collections Management tasks, including repackaging, data entry, inventory and digitization.
  • Provide support for visitors engaging with Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality experiences and other innovative engagement platforms.
  • Market museum activities, events, and programming effectively within the local community.
  • Demonstrate and explain best practices of collections care for archaeological materials.

Experience and Qualifications

The Interpretation and Outreach Assistant position will provide a student with an interest or background in Museum Studies, Anthropology/Archaeology, Canadian History, First Nations/Indigenous Studies, or related program, with experience in museum collections management, heritage interpretation, object care, data entry and record keeping. They will have the opportunity to develop skills in public engagement, public relations and community outreach while building expertise in heritage-focused tasks like object handling, collections care and digitization.The successful candidate must meet the criteria of the Young Canada Works job program. We strongly encourage First Nations, Metis and Inuit students, and students from other underrepresented groups, to apply. An ideal candidate will have a background in Anthropology, Public History, Education, Museum Studies, First Nations studies, or similar University program, and possess both a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Prior work or volunteer experience at a museum or historic site would be an asset.

Young Canada Works criteria – a student may be eligible if they:

  • are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible)
  • are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number)
  • are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; andare a high school, college, CEGEP or university student.

How to Apply

You must include in your covering letter how you meet the Young Canada Works eligibility requirements.Applications will be due by Wednesday, April 30, 2025.Please e-mail resume and cover letter to:Heather Hatch, Collections ManagerMuseum of Ontario Archaeology [email protected]