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The Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society is seeking a Museum Assistant to join our team at the GFW Heritage Centre. The position is for 35 hours per week for a duration of 16 weeks at an hourly rate of $16.35/hr. This position is funded through the Young Canada Works (YCW) - Heritage Organizations program. The start date will be May 4th, 2026. The ideal candidate will support all aspects of the Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society's operations, with the primary responsibility of cataloguing and digitization, as well as assisting with interpretive duties.

Requirements:

· Applicants for this position must be students currently enrolled in full time studies at a post-secondary institution and intend to return to full time studies in the fall of 2026.

· All candidates must be registered on the Young Canada Works (YCW) – Heritage Organizations and meet the program eligibility criteria.

· Excellent communication skills

· Ability to work both independently and as a team

· Attention to detail and accuracy in recording information

Job Description:





· The Museum Assistant will acquire a robust understanding of the history of Grand Falls-Windsor and familiarize themselves with our collections - including artifacts, photographs and archival materials

· Learning to accept acquisitions, which includes completing the required legal documentation involved in acquiring items to our collection

· Assigning a number and completing all necessary paperwork for the object or material,

· photographing, and properly storing the object

· Learn to use our museum software, Past Perfect 5

· Assist in requests for information, which may include researching items in our collection

· Assist with interpretive tours and presentations to be given

Applications can be dropped off at 7 Scott Avenue or emailed to [email protected].

The deadline for applications is Wednesday April 15th, 2026.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 16 weeks

Pay: $16.35 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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📌 Museum Assistant (Grand Falls-Windsor)
🏢 The Grand Falls-Windsor Heritage Society
📍 Grand Falls-Windsor