Assistant Museum Programmer - Five Month
Wellington County consistently ranks as one of the safest communities in Canada and is home to vibrant economies, active and inclusive communities, and beautiful landscapes.
We are committed to building and maintaining a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace that is representative of the community we proudly serve. The County is looking for individuals who are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others and share the County’s values. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences, and competencies, and are looking forward to welcoming new members to our talented team.
The County offers a generous compensation, benefits and pension package. We also offer ongoing career and development opportunities to our employees, with a commitment to health and well-being.
Posting ID: 2251 - This recruitment is for an upcoming vacancy
Department: Museum and Archives
Division: Programming
Position Type: Full Time Contract
Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week: regular schedule is 8:30 am - 4:00 pm onsite/in-person; flexibility of hours may be required.
Work Location: Museum and Archives; the County of Wellington is an employer that provides service onsite.
Vacancies: 1
Application Deadline: 03/06/2026
BASIC FUNCTION
The Assistant Museum Programmer reports to the Museum Programming Supervisor and, under their guidance, is responsible for the planning, delivery, promotion and evaluation of Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) events, festivals, workshops, tours, camps, and programmes as required.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under the guidance of the Museum Programming Supervisor, plan, deliver, promote and evaluate programmes, festivals, workshops, tours, and events to schools, community groups, individuals, and institutions.
- Plans, organizes, researches and presents historical lectures and tours for the public. These may consist of walking tours throughout the County, tours of the Historic House of Industry building, lectures in libraries and other institutions. Conduct programme research and development.
- Assist with the setup and cleanup for all programmes, festivals and events.
- Work cooperatively with staff in other departments, such as Curatorial and Archives, in the development, delivery, promotion and evaluation of programmes, events, and festivals.
- Coordinate the training and supervision of Programming Volunteers
- Assist with summer student training and supervision.
- Coordinate programming registration and payments with Treasury and IT
- Organize marketing and promotional materials, including print, press releases, social media, and radio.
- Oversee the planning, development and execution of the PD Day and Summer Camp programmes and supervises participating children. Maintain safe handling of personal and confidential information about the health and safety of each child.
- Facilitate video production in collaboration with Museum Programming Supervisor, Curatorial department, Economic Development and Communications.
- Deliver programmes to a diverse clientele and travels across Wellington County to deliver programmes in rural communities.
- Other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Two year college diploma in museum studies or related field.
- Minimum one year of experience or equivalent in planning, delivering, and evaluating museum programmes, festivals and events.
- Experience overseeing students and volunteers.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Experience delivering high quality curriculum based school programming for groups of all ages
- Excellent oral communication skills.
- Excellent public speaking skills
- Ability to function effectively as a team player.
- A valid driver’s licence (minimum G2 Class) and a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
Pay Range: $30.54 - $35.75 (2026 Non-Union Compensation Grid)
Benefits: Extended Health Care, Emergency Travel Assistance, Dental Care; mandatory enrolment, premiums 100% covered.
Pension: As a non-full-time (NFT) employee of an OMERS employer, you are eligible to elect to join the OMERS Pension Plan at any time. Enrollment in OMERS is voluntary.
Medical Responsibility Time: Prorated and accrues at 1 day/month.
Vacation: Accrues to start at three weeks/annum; increases based on length of service.
Mileage: If applicable, as per CRA allowances.
The County of Wellington is committed to providing inclusive access and accommodations for disabilities throughout the application and selection process. We are continuously working to improve our systems, policies, and practices to ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. Should you require accommodation for a disability through the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to evaluate the suitability of applicants for employment.