Museum Attendant (Casual, Seasonal)

About the role

The Galt Museum & Archives is seeking casual Museum Attendants for a seasonal, non‑permanent term (approximately 16 weeks). This onsite role supports visitor engagement at both the museum and the Fort Whoop‑Up locations, working weekends from May through September.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret and guide tours of permanent and temporary exhibitions, wearing interpretive attire when required.
• Respond to public inquiries, answer phones, and provide information about collections and exhibitions.
• Assist facility‑rental clients, including set‑up and dismantling of event spaces.
• Coordinate animal care, gardening, and light cooking at Fort Whoop‑Up according to regulations.
• Support community and school engagement programs as needed.
• Sell merchandise, manage inventory, and balance cash registers.
• Perform daily and weekly janitorial duties, including COVID‑related cleaning.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Required profile

• Strong customer‑service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Post‑secondary education or experience in history, museum visitor services, tourism, public relations, or communication arts.
• Knowledge of regional history is an asset.
• Ability to move furniture and operate audio/visual equipment.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Experience with point‑of‑sale (POS) systems.
• Ability to operate audio/visual equipment.