Position: Educational Programming Assistant

Location: Mahone Bay Museum

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Hours: Full-time (30 hours per week)

Start date: 2026-06-01

End date: 2026-08-29

The Educational Programming Assistant will support the development and delivery of educational programming, focusing on weekly children’s craft activities and self-guided walking tour materials. The position offers hands-on experience in program planning, research and writing, visual content creation using Canva, and public engagement. No previous museum experience is required.

• Design, prepare, and deliver weekly children’s craft activities
• Research, write, and update self-guided walking tour pamphlets
• Create promotional posters and social media posts using Canva
• Support public programs and visitor engagement
• Assist with front desk coverage and opening/closing duties as needed

• Eligibility for Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (Must be a full-time student under 30 years of age at the start of employment, and returning to studies in the fall)
• Student or recent graduate in education, early childhood education, history, or a related humanities or social sciences field.
• Interest in education, history, and community programming

Youth who self-identify as disabled, LGBTQIA2S+, Indigenous, visible minorities, or new Canadians are strongly encouraged to apply. The Mahone Bay Museum is an equal opportunity employer and aims to have at least 50% of its staff self-identify as one of these equity groups.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Grace Armstrong, Manager and Curator, via e-mail at mahonebaymuseumjobs@gmail.com by April 24, 2026. Please apply as soon as possible; interviews will begin in April 2026 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about the Mahone Bay Museum, visit mahonebaymuseum.com