DesBrisay Museum - Program Planner
Job No:
TOB2025022
Location:
Bridgewater
WORK WITH US
The Town of Bridgewater is currently seeking a Program Planner to join our Team at the DesBrisay Museum
The Town of Bridgewater is committed to offering equal employment opportunities based on qualifications and performance, and free from discrimination because of age, race or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, family status, gender identity, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code. At the Town of Bridgewater, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Ashley.Chase@mjsb.ca.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Assisting with the development, coordination, management, set up and promotion of various Museum events over the summer. Events include heritage walking tours, music concerts, a heritage skills program, children’s school programs, and multigenerational hands-on workshops. Review the full job description here.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Funding is being applied for through the Canada Summer Jobs program. To be eligible applicants must be 15-30 years of age at the start of employment and meet eligibility requirements.
- Experience or education in the fields of community development, marketing, exhibit production, theatre, communications or related field is desired.
- Strong interest in history, art, and community engagement projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Comfortable interacting with the public and engaging the community through various methods
- Must complete Occupational Health & Safety training provided by employer.
Certification:
- First Aid/CPR (to be provided by employer)
- WHMIS (to be provided by employer)
- Provides security and child abuse registry checks, as involves work with vulnerable people.
Skills
- Familiar with local culture, including an interest in regional history and heritage.
- Comfortable interacting with the public and engaging the community through various method
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Non-union
- Term, 16 weeks. Starting May 12 to August 31, 2025
- Operates out of DesBrisay Museum, 130 Jubliee Road, Bridgewater
- 35 hours per week. Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm. There may be some occasions where working an evening would be required (special events)