The Heritage Interpretive Assistant (Special Grant Employee) will welcome and orient living-history, farm museum visitors at the John R. Park Homestead, a living history museum on the shore of Lake Erie. The Heritage Interpreter will dress in period clothing daily, lead site tours daily, demonstrate 19th century skills like animal husbandry, fireplace cooking, gardening and blacksmithing. This position will also assist the Curator with the care, interpretation and display of artifacts in the museum collection.
This position is classified as a ‘Special Grant Employee’ as the tasks associated with this position are funded in whole or in part through Federal and Provincial agency funding sources. The period of this contract is July 2, 2025, through August 31, 2025 with possible extension(s) based on funding.
To Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter in one document (either Word or PDF format only) to careers@erca.org by no later than 4:00 pm on March 17, 2025.
Note the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing exceptional customer service to welcome and orient visitors to the John R. Park Homestead Museum and conservation area.
Lead site tours daily and provide an excellent level of customer service.
Demonstrate 19th century skills like animal husbandry, fireplace cooking, gardening and blacksmithing.
Care, interpretation and display of artifacts in the museum collection.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the position as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Per the Canada Summer Jobs funding program, this position is open to applicants:
between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
who 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.
Must be an Ontario resident and legally entitled to work in Canada
Well-developed written and verbal communications skills
Excellent attention to detail, using checklists that are provided
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Must have transportation to location
Police Record Check (Vulnerable Sector clearance)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typically Wednesday through Sunday with varied hours scheduled between 10am and 7:30pm to meet JRPH operating needs (subject to change). May be required to work holidays. There is no guarantee of full time hours and this position may be subject to temporary layoffs from time to time and/or alternate work schedules should business interruptions occur.
Hazards and Risks: Working in high heat/humidity (the Homestead is not climate controlled); working outdoors and in all weather conditions, as required; lifting (up to 25 lbs), bending, crouching, repetitive actions requiring a high level of attention to detail.
Environmental conditions: Will be required to wear 19th century period costume.
Job Duration: July 2, 2025 through August 31, 2025; 9 weeks x 30 hours per week; (with the possibility of extension of weekend hours into the fall 2025)
Department: Community and Outreach Services
Union Affiliation: None
Job Status: Special Grant Employee; *pending confirmation of Grant funding
Hours of Work: Typically, 30 hours per week Wednesday through Sunday with varied hours scheduled between 10am and 7:30pm to meet JRPH operating needs (subject to change) with some weekend, evening and holiday work.
Posting Added Date: February 26, 2025
Posting Closing Date: March 17, 2025
Posting Closing Time: 4:00 pm
Positions to Fill: Two (2)
Progress Status: Receiving Applications
Office Location: 360 Fairview Avenue West, Suite 311, Essex, ON N8M 1Y6
Wage Rate: $17.67 per hour
Grade: NBU/Core Skills
Contact: Nicole Kupnicki, Human Resources Manager
This position is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
ERCA is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and promotes an inclusive workplace.
We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not utilized in the recruitment process to sort, screen or assess potential applicants.
We are pleased to accommodate any individual needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact HR 519-981-4469 to make your needs known in advance.
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