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Program Assistant (Summer Employment Opportunities Program)

Beachville District Museum

Beachville, Ontario

Contract Term: July 27-September 4, 2026

Compensation: $17.60/hr

Hours: 36.25 hours/week (Tuesday-Saturday)

Job Summary

Beachville District Museum seeks to hire a Program Assistant to assist in the promotion and delivery of its summer program schedule including

Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Curator, the Program Assistant’s primary responsibilities will be to:

  • Support the museum’s program and event schedule including Hands-on Heritage workshops, summer camps, community outreach events, the Annual Beef BBQ, and Community Car Show series.

  • Produce and distribute promotional materials to generate interest in the museum’s programs and events.

More information on Beachville and Beachville District Museum:
Beachville is situated in the Thames River Valley between Ingersoll and Woodstock, just thirty (30) minutes east of London. The village originally developed around the limestone industry and the railroad, and became a central hub of Oxford County. Beachville District Museum is supported through a joint funding agreement between Zorra Township, South-West Oxford Township and Beachville District Historical Society. It was formed as "Ye Olde Museum" in the village's Anglican Church in 1975, opening at its current location (in the Downing family home) in April of 1992. The main museum building is made of fieldstone and limestone and dates to 1851. It is surrounded by a lush, 4.5 acre, park-like setting. Museum exhibits occupy two storeys of the building and two barns in the museum's agricultural complex.

Applying:
Successful applicants should be motivated, creatively inspired, and organized. They should have experience working with children, possess problem-solving skills and enjoy teamwork. Applicants must have their own transportation to the museum. Applicants must also meet the current eligibility criteria of the Summer Employment Opportunities program.

Application packages should include the applicant's contact information, cover letter and resume, and be sent to beachvilledistrictmuseum@gmail.com before 4:00pm on July 23, 2026.

Please note: Beachville District Museum is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. We welcome applicants that are new Canadians, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities or members of other minority groups.

We thank all interested candidates, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Visit www.beachvilledistrictmuseum.com, http://www.zorra.on.ca/, and http://www.swox.org/ for further information.