Prairie Wind & Silver Sage Friends of Grasslands Inc. (PWSS) in Val Marie, Saskatchewan seeks a full time Museum Coordinator for up to 12 weeks between May 11 and August 31, 2026. The position pays $18.00/hour. Application deadline is April 2, 2026.
PWSS is a recognized ecomuseum, art gallery, gift shop and espresso bar located in a remote, rural village. Val Marie
Prairie Wind & Silver Sage Friends of Grasslands Inc. (PWSS) in Val Marie, Saskatchewan seeks a full time Museum Coordinator for up to 12 weeks between May 11 and August 31, 2026. The position pays $18.00/hour. Application deadline is April 2, 2026.
PWSS is a recognized ecomuseum, art gallery, gift shop and espresso bar located in a remote, rural village. Val Marie is the Gateway to Grasslands National Park, an international destination, and candidates should be prepared to interact with national and international visitors.
Position responsibilities include:
- welcoming visitors, in person, by telephone, and online;
- documenting artifacts in accordance with museum standards;
- providing services in the gift shop/espresso bar;
- answering questions and providing referrals as necessary.
Candidates should have interest and/or experience in these areas, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to health and safety. Communication skills and the ability to work independently are assets. Training is provided. Co-op work inquiries are welcome.
Important: PWSSs Heritage Building has stairs and no elevator, and staff are required to retrieve items from the basement. Weekend work is required, but all work hours are daytime. Housing is not included with the position, however PWSS will assist in finding accommodation for the successful candidate.
This position is made possible by Student Summer Jobs grant funding. To be considered, applicants must meet the Canada Summer Jobs criteria.
About Val Marie & Area: Val Marie is a small ranching community (village pop. approx 120, area pop. approx 450) located 120 km south of Swift Current, SK. It is the Gateway to Grasslands National Park, a dark sky preserve, and the first national park of Canada to preserve a portion of the mixed prairie grasslands.
More info:
- pwss.org
- valmarie.ca
- parkscanada.ca/grasslands
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