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Museum Interpreter (Summer Student) - WDM MJ
Employment Terms: Seasonal: Full-Time
Employment Length: 16 weeks from May 4 - August 22, 2026
Job Description
Reporting to the Programs and Volunteer Coordinator, the Museum Interpreter will be responsible for the development and delivery of public programming, assisting with established WDM programs and volunteer support at the Moose Jaw location. The Programs and Volunteer Assistant will also provide backup to the Visitor Services department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Become familiar with all aspects of the WDM, specifically
Reporting to the Programs and Volunteer Coordinator, the Museum Interpreter will be responsible for the development and delivery of public programming, assisting with established WDM programs and volunteer support at the Moose Jaw location. The Programs and Volunteer Assistant will also provide backup to the Visitor Services department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Become familiar with all aspects of the WDM, specifically the Moose Jaw location.
Develop and deliver programming for community outreach opportunities in Moose Jaw and surrounding area.
Develop and deliver public programming.
Conduct orientations and facilitate programs to school groups.
Develop curriculum connected Museum Quests for school groups.
Assist with the delivery of existing programs, activities and special events taking place in person and virtually at the WDM Moose Jaw.
Assist with volunteer orientation and scheduling.
Ensure Museum visitors have a positive experience by providing exceptional customer service.
Process admissions, membership and gift shop sales efficiently and accurately.
Provide information (in person and over the phone) on the Museum, Moose Jaw and surrounding area.
Assist with day-to-day operations of the K + S Potash Short Line 101.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a youth between the ages of 15 and 30 years.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Willingness to work weekends.
CONDITIONS:
$17.07 an hour
Term: 16 weeks from May 4 - August 22, 2026
Hours: 40 hours per week. Hours of work are 8:45 am - 5:15 pm and will include weekday, weekend and occasional evening work.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.
This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs grant.
Full job posting: https://wdm.ca/about/careers/
If youre interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter and resume to https://careers.risepeople.com/western-development-museum/en.
How to Apply: If youre interested in joining our team, please submit your cover
letter and resume to https://careers.risepeople.com/western-
development-museum/en.
Attn:
Museum Interpreter Selection Committee
Western Development Museum Moose Jaw
50 Diefenbaker Drive Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1L9
Employer Address
50 DIEFENBAKER DR
MOOSE JAW, SK
CANADA
S6J1L9
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