JOB TITLE: Public Programs and Event Assistant
LOCATION: Daly House Museum, Brandon, Manitoba
START DATE: May 12, 2026
END DATE: August 29, 2026
LANGUAGE(S) OF WORK: English (A second language would be an asset)
WAGE: $16.00/hour
HOURS: 35 hours/ week, including Saturdays and Sundays

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a summer Public Programs and Event Assistant with strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills to co-ordinate the Museum’s social messaging and online presence. The Public Programs and Event Assistant under the supervision of the Curator will:
• Provide informed tours of the museum to the public
• Plan and lead the museum’s summer programming including the weekly kids program
• Assist with managing the museum’s social media pages (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
• Clean and maintain the museum’s garden, grounds, and exhibits
• Provide guest services and complete sales transactions at the front desk
• Will include weekend and some evening work
• Be able to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check
• Other duties and assistance as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications
• Be working towards an undergraduate degree in Education, Communications, Graphic Design, History, Museum Studies, Archival Studies, or other similar disciplines
• Written and oral fluency in English. A second language is an asset but not required.
• Strong interpersonal communication and written communication skills
• Have efficient time management and organizational skills
• Possess basic research skills using paper-based and electronic sources
• Comfortable working independently and as a team member
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, WordPress, Excel and Adobe Photoshop
• Be flexible and good at multi-tasking
• Commitment to learning from experience
• Demonstrated initiative and responsibility
• Ability to accept and learn from feedback
• Be able to work weekends and occasional evenings
• Be able to climb stairs and ladders and lift heavy objects
• Will meet all requirements for Young Canada Works including:

Note: Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in the YCWHO employment program.

Daly House Museum is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Send a resume and cover letter to:
Daly House Museum
122-18th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 5A4
Attention: Eileen Trott, Curator
OR: fax 204/727-1722
OR: email to dalymuseum@wcgwave.ca
Send resume and cover letter in PDF format only please.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted