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Position: Educational Programming Assistant
Location: Mahone Bay Museum
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: Full-time (30 hours per week)
Start date: 2026-06-01
End date: 2026-08-29

Job Description

The Educational Programming Assistant will support the development and delivery of educational programming, focusing on weekly children’s craft activities and self-guided walking tour materials. The position offers hands-on experience in program planning, research and writing, visual content creation using Canva, and public engagement. No previous museum experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

-Design, prepare, and deliver weekly children’s craft activities
-Research, write, and update self-guided walking tour pamphlets
-Create promotional posters and social media posts using Canva
-Support public programs and visitor engagement
-Assist with front desk coverage and opening/closing duties as needed

Qualifications

-Eligibility for Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (Must be a full-time student under 30 years of age at the start of employment, and returning to studies in the fall)
-Student or recent graduate in education, early childhood education, history, or a related humanities or social sciences field.
-Interest in education, history, and community programming





Youth who self-identify as disabled, LGBTQIA2S+, Indigenous, visible minorities, or new Canadians are strongly encouraged to apply. The Mahone Bay Museum is an equal prospect employer and aims to have at least 50% of its staff self-identify as one of these equity groups.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Grace Armstrong, Manager and Curator, via e-mail at [email protected] by April 24, 2026. Please apply as soon as possible; interviews will begin in April 2026 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about the Mahone Bay Museum, visit mahonebaymuseum.com

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $17.25 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2026-06-02

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal

Contract length: 3 months

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $17.25 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Application question(s):

- Are you an underemployed youth between the ages of 15 and 30?

Work Location: In person

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📌 Educational Programming Assistant (Mahone Bay)
🏢 Mahone Bay Museum
📍 Mahone Bay