Museum Summer Programs Leader (3) (SS.26.22)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description :

This position will provide leadership and will participate in planning, developing and implementing summer children’s programs under the guidance of the Curator (and Assistant Curator), ensuring activities are safe and inclusive.

• Facilitate museum summer programs for children aged 5-10.
• Prepare and organizes necessary program equipment, supplies and first aid supplies prior to and during programming.
• Keep attendance records; maintaining accurate records and promptly reports absences, issues or concerns to Curator.
• Monitor participant’s conduct; prioritizes and ensures child’s well-being, safety and protection throughout programming.
• Communicate with parents and guardians providing program information and schedule information.
• Recruit and train youth volunteers to assist with summer children’s program.
• Assist with customer service, special events, outreach activities, tours, exhibitions, collections management, gift shop sales and routine museum operations.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

Qualifications :

Note :

Must be willing to work weekends, evenings and holidays.

Employment is conditional upon attendance at all training sessions, submission of required documentation / certification, adherence to the minimum age requirements and ability to meet the employment term.

At time of application must be enrolled in a post-secondary education institution or institution of higher learning.

Applicants must submit a criminal record check (dated within the last 3 months) from their local police service for approval prior to commencing employment.

Interviews :

Interviews will be held in the month of February 2026.

Benefits

Posting # : SS.26.22

Position : Museum Summer Programs Leader

Division : Community and Development Services

Department : Parks, Recreation and Culture

Number of Vacancies : 3

Rate : $18.48 per hour

Location : Port Dover Harbour Museum (1), Waterford Heritage and Agricultural Museum (1), and Delhi Tobacco Museum (1)

Hours : 40 hours per week

Note : Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Posting Period : December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Duration :

The duration of this contract will be approximately 4 months. Applicants are expected to fulfill the entire contract period commencing April 29, 2026, until September 4, 2026.

Please note : No two applicants can have the same e-mail address attached to their profile. Please ensure when applying to positions you provide a unique e-mail address associated with your own profile.

How to Apply :

Find out more information about Norfolk County here : Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.