Job Opportunities

Is someone you know looking for work experience this summer? Thanks to Canada Summer Jobs 2024 we have three positions open.  If you  or someone you know is interested, please send your resume to info@courtenaymuseum.ca or drop off a hard copy at the front desk.

Community Museum Technician is a summer position for a secondary or postsecondary student. Applicable fields of interest/study for this position are: Archival Programs, Library Studies, and Canadian History.

The successful applicant will receive training and supervision in the numbering and primary care of social history artifacts, documents and photographs.

The tasks in this summer job will include: Accessioning items, cleaning and storing with museum staff. Entering accession number, source, location and condition, descriptive information (object name, material, size and description) and historical information. Working with staff this person will also assist with re-housing items for storage as required. Tasks will also include some basic upkeep and cleaning of the collections storage area. Other related duties could include front desk support, assistance with changing exhibitions and receptions, set-up and organizational assistance for meetings and events.