Summer Position - Education and Collection Assistant
Fundy Geological Museum, Parrsboro NS
Key Responsibilities:
Science Communication, Education, & Outreach
- Gallery Tours
- Field Tours
- Outreach Events
- Social Media Engagement
Curation
- Collect fossil specimens under direction of Heritage Research Permit holder
- Prepare specimens with training and direction from Lab Manager
- Database and digitize (photograph) specimens.
To be considered for a position you must be eligible for the Young Canada Works or Canada Summer Jobs Program:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and be legally entitled to work in Canada
- The successful candidate will work full-time (35 hrs/week) including weekends for the duration of the summer program and receive $17-19/hour as compensation. Position is 12-16 weeks in duration (May-August), dependent on availability and funding.
- Ideal candidates are post-secondary students or graduates with strong interests in the fields of biology, geology, environmental science, museum studies, education, or a related discipline. A valid driver's license and proficiency in both English and French are considered assets.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to FundyGeo@NovaScotia.ca by midnight on March 18th, 2024.
Please contact before deadline with questions about application and eligibility.
All positions are subject to funding availability.
The Fundy Geological Museum is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on basis of race, gender identity, sex, ethnicity, religion, age, or disability.
Summer student employment 2024
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