Museum Educator

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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 a Museum Educator for the summer season. Anticipated start date is June 9 through to August 31, 2025. This position is 35 hrs/week, $17.20/hr. This position is contingent on the successful funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program and candidates must meet the eligibility requirements outline below.

The Museum Educator’s primary responsibility will include assisting the Public & Education Programmer with delivering interactive summer programming and guided tours to museum visitors, conduct public archaeology workshops and activities, update school programming, and assist with special event planning and delivery. The MOA’s Interpretive Plan encourages the museum to seek a diversity of voices for interpretation, and we will strongly encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Métis and students from other underrepresented groups to apply.

Other Work Tasks and Responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting in the development and delivery of interactive public programming for groups and drop-in visitors
  • Assisting in delivering outreach programming with the community both in-person and virtually
  • Update school programming, along with Ontario curriculum connections
  • Assist with planning and delivery of special events such as Hands on Heritage Day and summer programming workshops.

Experience and Qualifications

In addition, the idea candidate will have the following skills:

• Experience working with children (in a classroom or camp setting would be an asset)

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills

• Experience with public speaking or delivering educational programs would be an asset

• Creative thinker, who thinks outside the box

• Experience in social media marketing

• A keen interest and understanding of Canadian/Ontario archaeological heritage

• The ability to work independently and in a team environment

• First Aid training certificate (preferred but not required)

• Proficient in MS office suite

• Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least some post-secondary education.

The successful candidate must meet the criteria of the Canada Summer Jobs program noted below. 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.

The successful candidate must meet the criteria of the Canada Summer Jobs Program:

  • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and,
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

How to Apply

You must include in your covering letter how you meet the Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements.Applications will be due by April 30, 2025.Please e-mail resume and cover letter to:Myriam Hammami, Public & Education ProgrammerMuseum of Ontario [email protected]