Summer Student Staff Wanted at Backus-Page House Museum

Summer Student Staff Wanted

• Organization name: Backus-Page House Museum
• Job location: Wallacetown, Ontario
• Length of assignment: 11 weeks, 35 hours/week
• Hourly wage: $14.00

Tyrconnell Heritage Society and Backus-Page House Museum are seeking a post-secondary student to fill a position for the 2019 summer season near Wallacetown, Ontario (www.backuspagehouse.ca). Duties will include museum tours, visitor services, site programming and office administration with an emphasis on AGRICULTURAL EXHIBIT DESIGN, marketing, correspondence, and database entry. Additional tasks may include, but are not limited to gardening, research, creation of exhibit and educational programs, site interpretation and public relations. Requirements – computer and social media experience, current First Aid and CPR certification, current vulnerable sector police check, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi task and strong public interaction skills. The candidate must be able to lead and instruct individuals in recreational and leisure programs as well as plan, implement, promote, organize, and deliver outdoor and museum programs, visitor services and other Backus-Page House Museum events. The candidate must be available to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays.

This position is posted with grant approval for an employment term subsidy from Canada Summer Jobs Youth Employment Strategy.

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;

be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,

have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

The employment term will run from mid-June to the last day of August.

Rate of pay will be $14.00 per hour.

Forward resumes by email as a MS Word or PDF attachment to info@backuspagehouse.ca

or to:

Angela Bobier

Tyrconnell Heritage Society

Box 26, 29424 Lakeview Line

Wallacetown, ON

N0L 2M0

Summer Student Assistant Museum Manager - Resumes Wanted

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Summer Student Assistant Museum Manager

 

 

• Program stream: Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
• Job title: Assistant Museum Manager
• Organization name: Backus-Page House Museum
• Job location: Wallacetown, Ontario
• Length of assignment: 12 weeks
• Hourly wage: $14.00

Tyrconnell Heritage Society and Backus-Page House Museum are seeking a post-secondary student to fill a position for the 2018 summer season near Wallacetown, Ontario (www.backuspagehouse.ca). Duties will include museum tours, visitor services, site programming and office administration with an emphasis on marketing, correspondence, and database entry. Additional tasks may include, but are not limited to heritage gardening, research, creation of exhibit and educational programs, site interpretation and public relations. Requirements – computer and social media experience, current First Aid and CPR certification, current police check, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi task and strong public interaction skills. The candidate must be able to lead and instruct individuals in recreational and leisure programs as well as plan, implement, promote, organize, and deliver outdoor and museum programs, visitor services and other Backus-Page House Museum events. The candidate must be available to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays.

This position is posted with grant approval for an employment term subsidy from Young Canada Works through the Canadian Museum Association.

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Registered in the YCW online candidate inventory (see www.young-canada-works.canada.ca for information on how to register)

Do not have another full time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW

Have been a full time student (as defined by your educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW job

Intend to return to full time studies in the semester following the YCW job

Are legally entitled to work in Canada

Is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (note: Non-Canadian students holding temporary works visas or waiting permanent status are not eligible)

Must be between 16 and 30 years of age at start of employment

Meet the eligibility criteria of the program for which you have been approved

Are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment

The employment term will run from mid-May to the last day of August.

Rate of pay will be $14.00 per hour.

Forward resumes by email as a MS Word or PDF attachment to info@backuspagehouse.ca

or to:

Angela Bobier

Tyrconnell Heritage Society

Box 26, 29424 Lakeview Line

Wallacetown, ON

N0L 2M0

Seeking Weekly Bookkeeper

Weekly Bookkeeper for Backus-Page House Museum 

south of Wallacetown

$15/hour  approximately 3 hrs/week  

Microsoft Excel proficiency required.

Accounts receivable & payable, bank deposits, payroll, 

financial statements

Job Description at www.backuspagehouse.ca/employment

Email your resume with 3 references to info@backuspagehouse.ca

BACKUS-PAGE HOUSE MUSEUM & TYRCONNELL HERITAGE SOCIETY

BOOKKEEPER JOB DESCRIPTION

Hired By the Tyrconnell Heritage Society Board of Directors

Employment Probation Term of Six (6) Months

165 Hours Annually at a wage of $15.00 per hour.  $17.75 per hour starting January 1, 2018

Direct Supervisor: Cultural Manager

Performance Reviews Conducted the Cultural Manager, President, and Treasurer

All financials including procedures and systems will be reviewed on a quarterly basis by the President, Treasurer, and Cultural Manager.  Findings will be presented to the Board of Directors and may result in changes to policies and procedures.  Cultural Manager will sign off on all payroll time sheets.  Bookkeeper must be proficient at Microsoft Excel. 

Weekly Responsibilities

• Record revenue
• Record expenses
• Pay bills when due online or by cheque
• Post to project and event summaries
• Gift Shop reconciliation
• Admission reconciliation
• Prepare bank deposits
• Provide Cultural Manager with financial information as required for such things as grant applications, final reports, budgets, etc.

Bi-Weekly Responsibilities

• Payroll

Monthly Responsibilities

• Income Statement
• Bank reconciliation
• Charitable Tax Receipts sent to donors
• Petty Cash Reconciliation
• File government remittances as required such as WSIB, Payroll Deductions, etc.
• Meeting with the Treasurer and Cultural Manager prior to sending out Board Financial Reports

Annual Responsibilities

• Provide the Auditors with all required figures, documents, and financial information
• Assist the Cultural Manager and Board of Directors with developing the annual budget

Administration and Finance

• Review the THS Policies that reference Finance and make recommendations to board
• Answer phone calls, necessary emails and correspondence
• Complete all filing and keep good records of all financial activities of the THS for future reference
• General cleaning and maintenance of your work area

Assistant Museum Administrator Position Deadline December 22, 2014

POSITION POSTED PENDING GRANT APPROVAL

The Tyrconnell Heritage Society and Backus-Page House Museum are seeking a post-secondary student to fill a position for January and February, 2015 near Wallacetown, Ontario (www.backuspagehouse.ca). Duties will include museum tours, visitor services, site programming and office administration with an emphasis on marketing, correspondence, and database entry. Additional tasks may include, but are not limited to research, creation of exhibit and educational programs, summer day camp planning, site interpretation and public relations. Requirements – some computer and social media experience, current First Aid and CPR certification, current police check, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi task and strong public interaction skills. The candidate must be able to lead and instruct individuals in recreational and leisure programs as well as plan, implement, promote, organize, and deliver outdoor and museum programs, visitor services and other Backus-Page House Museum events. The candidate must be available to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays.

This position is posted pending grant approval for an employment term subsidy from Young Canada Works through the Canadian Museum Association.

To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Registered in the YCW online candidate inventory (see www.youngcanadaworks.ca for information on how to register)

Do not have another full time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with the YCW

Have been a full time student (as defined by your educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW job

Intend to return to full time studies in the semester following the YCW job

Are legally entitled to work in Canada

Is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (note: Non-Canadian students holding temporary works visas or waiting permanent status are not eligible)

Must be between 16 and 30 years of age at start of employment

Meet the eligibility criteria of the program for which you have been approved

Are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment

The employment term will run from January 2 to February 28, 2015.

Rate of pay will be $11.00 per hour.

Forward resumes by December 22, 2014 by mail to

Angela Bobier

Tyrconnell Heritage Society

Box 26, 29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown, ON

N0L 2M0

or by email as a MS Word or PDF attachment to info@backuspagehouse.ca

We're Hiring....Part Time Position Available

PART TIME POSITION AT BACKUS-PAGE HOUSE MUSEUM

180 hours from Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2013  www.backuspagehouse.ca

Must be a post-secondary student under 30 years of age.

Duties will include museum tours, membership sales, collection records, office administration, and event support.  Must have computer experience, current police check, excellent written and verbal skills.  Shifts include days, evenings, and weekends.  We will make every effort to work around school schedules. 
This position is subsidized by Young Canada Works through the Canadian Museum Association.
To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must register in the YCW online candidate inventory (www.youngcanadaworks.ca).  Rate of pay will be $10.25 per hour.
Forward resumes with cover letter by email as MS Word or PDF attachment to info@backuspagehouse.ca or mail to Tyrconnell Heritage Society, Box 26, 29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown, ON, N0L 2M0. 
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