Culture Program & Shop Assistant (Summer Student)
Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery, Moose Jaw
Deadline: March 19, 2025 - April 17, 2025
Wage Rate per Hour: $16.00
Anticipated Dates: May 6 to August 23, 2025
Tasks & Responsibilities:
To become knowledgeable about the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJM&AG), its exhibitions and programs, in order to share this information with participants and the public, as necessary.
Mornings - Culture Program Assistant Duties
- To bring awareness of art and culture to the youth of Moose Jaw through their participation in Summer Art & Culture Camp, regardless of financial limitations.
- To provide art education to children in the community through this program, including a blend of art activities such as drawing and painting, clay, cartooning, papier machè sculpture and a multi-cultural component.
- To help youth explore their own creativity by working with various art materials and through contact with visiting artists and Museum exhibits.
- To promote the importance of culture and cultural organizations to the Summer Art & Culture Camp students and their families through participation in the program.
- To assist with the delivery of the program, including setup and cleanup, as required, under the supervision of the Education Coordinator.
- To assist with the contact to referral organizations to identify children and teens, especially those at risk, to participate in the Summer Art & Culture Camps and Teen workshops.
- To assist with contacting appropriate resource people in the community to share their culture and/or art with program participants.
Afternoons - Shop Assistant Duties
- Sales and record keeping, including appropriate customer service.
- Keeping shelves stocked with merchandise for sale, including consigned items.
- Housekeeping - dusting shelves, vacuuming floors, cleaning glass fixtures, etc.
- Opening and closing on time, as scheduled.
- Promotion and marketing activities, as assigned.
- Understanding the mandate and policies of the Museum Shop.
- Other related duties, as assigned.
Application Deadline: April 17, 2025
Please provide a resume and cover letter
Attention: Christy Schweiger – Education Coordinator
Email: educator.mjmag@sasktel.net
In Person: 461 Langdon Crescent, Moose Jaw SK S6H0X6
This position is dependent on funding from Summer Student Programs. Individuals must be registered as a full-time student and intend to return to secondary or post-secondary school on a full-time basis in the next academic year; between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment; legally entitled to work in Canada; have a valid Social Insurance Number; and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred. Students with disabilities, Indigenous students and students who are members of a visible minority are encouraged to apply.
Anticipated Dates: May 6 to August 23, 2025
Tasks & Responsibilities:
To become knowledgeable about the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJM&AG), its exhibitions and programs, in order to share this information with participants and the public, as necessary.
Mornings - Culture Program Assistant Duties
- To bring awareness of art and culture to the youth of Moose Jaw through their participation in Summer Art & Culture Camp, regardless of financial limitations.
- To provide art education to children in the community through this program, including a blend of art activities such as drawing and painting, clay, cartooning, papier machè sculpture and a multi-cultural component.
- To help youth explore their own creativity by working with various art materials and through contact with visiting artists and Museum exhibits.
- To promote the importance of culture and cultural organizations to the Summer Art & Culture Camp students and their families through participation in the program.
- To assist with the delivery of the program, including setup and cleanup, as required, under the supervision of the Education Coordinator.
- To assist with the contact to referral organizations to identify children and teens, especially those at risk, to participate in the Summer Art & Culture Camps and Teen workshops.
- To assist with contacting appropriate resource people in the community to share their culture and/or art with program participants.
Afternoons - Shop Assistant Duties
- Sales and record keeping, including appropriate customer service.
- Keeping shelves stocked with merchandise for sale, including consigned items.
- Housekeeping - dusting shelves, vacuuming floors, cleaning glass fixtures, etc.
- Opening and closing on time, as scheduled.
- Promotion and marketing activities, as assigned.
- Understanding the mandate and policies of the Museum Shop.
- Other related duties, as assigned.
Application Deadline: April 17, 2025
Please provide a resume and cover letter
Attention: Christy Schweiger – Education Coordinator
Email: educator.mjmag@sasktel.net
In Person: 461 Langdon Crescent, Moose Jaw SK S6H0X6
This position is dependent on funding from Summer Student Programs. Individuals must be registered as a full-time student and intend to return to secondary or post-secondary school on a full-time basis in the next academic year; between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment; legally entitled to work in Canada; have a valid Social Insurance Number; and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred. Students with disabilities, Indigenous students and students who are members of a visible minority are encouraged to apply.