We’re hiring: YCW Museum Interpreter and Curatorial Assistant and Community Engagement Assistant

Looking for meaningful work in arts, heritage and communications this summer? The Caetani Centre has two Young Canada Works in Heritage Spaces positions for Museum Interpreter and Curatorial Assistant and Community Engagement Assistant.

Please read the full job descriptions before applying. All candidates need to be fully enrolled in an educational institution and be between the ages of 16 to 30 at the start of employment in order to apply.

Museum Interpreter and Curatorial Assistant

Term: May 05 – August 22, 2025

Salary: $17.85 per hour

The Caetani Centre is seeking to recruit an intern eligible through Young Canada Works program for a summer placement as a Museum Interpreter and Curatorial Assistant. This is a full-time position (35 hours per week).

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Museum Interpreter and Curatorial Assistant will be part of our interpretive team, guiding members of the public, special interest groups, and dignitaries through the museum while interpreting the story of the Caetani family in the context of world history and events, and presenting the Caetani collections, objects, and artwork. 

The successful candidate will assist in the research of various objects and archival documents in our collection with the aim of designing, revising and developing exhibits and interpretive storytelling mediums for the public. They will have the opportunity to complete a curatorial interpretive project or exhibit in the form or media of their choice, with the assistance of staff.

Other duties include assistance with admissions, gift shop sales, volunteer recruiting, fundraising, public relations, and event management. General light duties for venue and garden maintenance may be required.

ABOUT YOU: The ideal candidate for the position will be curious, creative, congenial, eager to learn, and willing to become an ambassador and storyteller (both in person and through our interpretive displays). The ideal candidate should possess a keen interest in the arts, culture, local heritage and international history, and the educational role of museums and cultural institutions. You will have excellent communication skills, some experience in public speaking, strong writing and graphic design skills, an awareness of current cultural and social interests and issues, and a commitment to inclusive and respectful community engagement.

An intermediate-level understanding of Microsoft Office, archival research methods, online resources, presentation technologies, digital media editing, and website and graphic design would be an asset. Additional language competency in French or Italian would be beneficial but is not required.

Candidates will be ideally studying in the field of History, Museum Studies, Art History, Studio Art, Performing Arts, Archival Studies, or a related discipline, and should have a strong appreciation for the value and importance of arts, culture, and heritage. The candidate must be a full-time student prior to and following the work term.

The Caetani Centre strives to be an equitable employer and strongly encourages members of groups under-represented in careers related to museums and cultural institutions to apply.

For more information, see our website at www.caetani.org Please send your resume and cover letter to ed@caetani.org with the subject: YCW

Interpreter Curatorial Assistant Application by May 02, 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will also need to register and apply for the position through the Young Canada Works website: https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Account/Login

We thank you for your interest, but only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Community Engagement Assistant

Term: May 05 - August 22, 2024

Salary: $17.85 per hour

The Caetani Centre is seeking to recruit an intern eligible for the Young Canada Works program for a summer placement as a Community Engagement Assistant. This full-time position (35 hours per week).

ABOUT THE POSITION: The successful candidate will be curious, creative, congenial, eager to learn, and willing to become an ambassador and storyteller (both in person and through marketing materials).

The Community Engagement Assistant will have excellent communication skills in writing, editing and graphic design in order to assist in marketing and promotion of all aspects of the Caetani Centre programs and events. This will include the creation of press releases, print materials, blog posts, website and social media updates, e-newsletters, video, reels, and more. Ideally, the successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, have a demonstrated fluency in graphic design software, be familiar with industry marketing standards, and able to engage and liaise with the public in an inclusive, respectful manner. They should demonstrate competency in computer applications for graphic design, word processing, website editing, data management, and spreadsheets. The candidate should possess a keen interest in arts, culture, heritage, and community engagement.

Other duties include assistance with guest admission and orientation, gift shop sales, volunteer and membership engagement, fundraising, public relations, and event set up and organization. General light duties for venue and garden maintenance may be required. 

ABOUT YOU: Ideally, candidates will be studying in the fields of marketing, communications, journalism, graphic design, studio arts, tourism/hospitality, museum studies or related disciplines. You should have an advanced level and understanding of English (oral, reading and writing) and an intermediate level and understanding of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, as well as online resources and applications, digital presentation and video editing programs, and social media platforms.

Customer relations/service, retail sales, and tourism/hospitality experience, and Serving It Right Certification (or ability and willingness to obtain it), are also beneficial to the position. Additional language competency in French or Italian would be beneficial but is

not required.

The Caetani Centre strives to be an equitable employer, and we welcome diversity in all aspects: cultural, religious, gender orientation, and abilities. We strongly encourage members of groups under-represented in careers related to museums and cultural institutions to apply.

Please send your resume and cover letter to ed@caetani.org with the subject: YCW Community Engagement Assistant Application by May 02, 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will also need to register and apply for the position through the Young Canada Works website: https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Account/Login/

We thank you for your interest, but only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.