About us: The Waverley Heritage Museum is a small community museum operated by the Waverley
Heritage Society, a volunteer-driven, non-profit society. We tell stories of Waverley and
surrounding communities, making the stories relevant today and making the museum an inclusive space
where people come together to learn, explore and have fun.
https://waverleyheritagemuseum.ca/
The coordinator position is a 14 week work term at $16.20/hour ( it will be $1 over minimum wage)
with an approximate start date of May 26, 2025. The position is 35 hours per week, Monday to
Friday, with some flexibility for weekend & evening events.
Job Description: The Museum is seeking to fill a summer position to support its village museum
operations. The Museum Coordinator is responsible for the quality and safety of daily museum
operations. They will welcome visitors to the museum, give tours of the historic collection, handle
communications, increase community interest in the museum, bring people together and supervise the
Museum Interpreter. They will collaborate with and support volunteers working together to achieve
the summer workplan objectives. Training and support will be provided by members of the Museum’s
Operations Committee. Additional training is available through the Association of Nova Scotia
Museums.
What you will learn: Under the direction of the Operations committee, the successful applicant will
develop skills in the following areas of responsibility:
Supervising staff: Ensuring the Museum Interpreter (MI) has a quality work experience by providing
direction, structure, motivational support and feedback.
Communications: Using creative writing skills to increase community engagement, interest in the
museum and networking through email, social media and the web.
Plan and Organize: Developing and delivering in person public programs and special events on and
off site.
Public speaking: Welcoming and interacting with visitors and developing and conducting guided
tours. Collaboration: Working with the MI and volunteers while maintaining a safe and inclusive
work environment. Museum Collection: Understanding the role of Collection management in the process
of preserving, storing and development of cultural objects and providing access to these objects.
Qualifications:
Experience supervising employees or leading teams is a necessity.
Interest in history.
Experience working with the public.
The ability to work independently, alone at times and as part of the team.
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
Time management and organizational skills.
Creativity and problem-solving skills.
Comfort with programs such as Microsoft, CANVA and working with photos, audio and video.
Reliable transportation to the museum, as there is no available public transit.
Able to lift and carry furniture and materials and general maintenance
Additional Requirements: For the position to qualify for government funding, the applicant must
have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada. Applicants must be
enrolled in a full-time program for the coming fall term at an accredited post-secondary
institution and must have resided in Nova Scotia for at least six months prior to the work term. A
Criminal Records and Vulnerable Sector check will be required.
To apply, please include the position you are applying for in the subject line (Museum Coordinator) and forward your cover letter and resume to waverleymuseum@gmail.com
Application deadline April 30, 2025.