The Chestico Museum is currently accepting applications for summer students for the 2023 season.
The ideal candidates will excel at public speaking and engaging with members of the public, possess strong verbal and interpersonal skills and will be efficient and well organized. The ability to multi-task and strong IT skills are key requirements. Knowledge of local history is an asset.
Tasks will include guiding museum tours, assisting visitors with historical and genealogical research, organizing museum events (including our weekly summer ceilidhs), creating exhibits and updating our collections database.
The first position will run from May 29 until September 1, 2023. It is made possible by funding received through the Nova Scotia Student Summer Skills Incentive (SKILL) Program. This position is open to students who have been accepted at a post-secondary institution for full-time study beginning in September 2023. The position is for 14 weeks – 35 hours per week at a rate of pay of $14.50/hour.
The second position will run from July 3 until August 25, 2023. It is made possible by funding received through the Canada Summer Jobs program. The position is open to youth between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period who are legally entitled to work in Canada and who have a valid Social Insurance Number.
Interested individuals may email a cover letter and resume to: chesticomuseum@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Deadline for applications is May 5, 2023.
