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Staff Contact

Diane Sprung
Office Manager
Administrative Operations and Finances (Volunteering, memberships, payroll, newsletters)
Ph: 519-371-0031
dsprung@billybishop.org

Emily Jolliffe
Curator
Collections Management, Exhibitions, Honouring Our Local Veterans, Facility, Historical Research, and Educational Programs and Tours
PH: 519-371-0031
ejolliffe@billybishop.org

Gerald Harding
Weekend Attendant April to December
PH: 519-371-0031
info@owensound.ca

Volunteers - Board and Committee Members needed.

Volunteering is a challenging and rewarding experience. Volunteering also gives you a chance to meet new people, share your knowledge, experience, and skills. You can also learn new skills, and have access to unique behind-the-scenes opportunities. A few times a month or a few times a year, whatever time you can give, we look forward to meeting your needs. Fill in our form and drop it off at the Museum to get started. Volunteer Form PDF

Opportunities include, but are not limited to:

Costume Sewers
Heritage Gardeners
Workshop Leaders and/or Speakers
Gift Shop Coordinators
Building & Maintenance Helpers
Membership Assistants
Museum Receptionists
Special Events Assistants
Special Event Committee Members
Victorian Christmas Decorating Assistants
Assist summer staff with day camps and ghost walks
Compile mailings to members and important contacts
Deliver flyers for events/ workshops/ lectures
Help set up, serve as a maid and clean up from Victorian tea parties

We also have student volunteer opportunities that can be used to get the 40 hours of volunteering required for high school graduation. We would welcome students at our Trivia Night to collect score sheets. Students are always needed to help with all events taking place during the summer which include Victorian Teas, Ghost Walks, Summer Camp and greeting visitors at the Museum. Our student volunteer form PDF can be accessed here.

Volunteers come in many different forms, and we are thankful for all of your efforts!

Employment Opportunities: We are accepting applications for summer staff.

We are looking for motived and personable individuals that have an interest in history, education, special events, museum studies and/or culture and heritage. If you looking to work at a fun and dynamic place, then we are your only choice!!

Please apply either online via email or in person with your cover letter and resume by April 8th. Positions are dependant on funding.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

BILLY BISHOP HOME: MUSEUM, ARCHIVES AND

NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

MUSEUM ASSISTANT (30 - 35 hours/wk) – potentially 6 positions

$14.00hr/16 weeks (Dependent on grants - grant restrictions apply)

The Museum Assistant position will assist in developing and implementing exhibits/displays, events and education materials. The successful candidate will welcome visitors and provide tours as costumed interpreters, help catalogue artefacts, and other duties as required.

Pending grant approval there will be up to six positions at Billy Bishop Home & Museum.

The equivalent of one year of post-secondary instruction or directly related experience in History, Cultural Studies, Museum Studies or Education would be an asset. The successful individual will be able to work with the public, volunteers and be computer literate. Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license is an asset.

To be eligible, you must:

be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
have been registered as full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year; (applicable for one grant only)
be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act3; and,
be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations;

be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;
not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed under YCW; and
be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory (www.youngcanadaworks.ca)

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all who apply for these positions, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Those interested in applying for these positions should forward a complete resume with cover letter to the address listed below as early as possible, but no later than midnight, Monday, April 8, 2019.

Hiring Committee
Billy Bishop Home & Museum
948 3rd Avenue West
Owen Sound, OntarioN4K 4P6
Or email museumsprograms@owensound.ca

Co-op Placements at Billy Bishop Home & Museum

We LOVE to work with energetic and inspired students who share our passion for the history of Billy Bishop, Canadian military history, and life in Victorian times - you may even have a few ideas of your own! If you are a high-school student thinking about a career in museums, history, arts, education, anthropology, archaeology, teaching or business, think about us. Better yet, come by and talk to us. We believe in adapting your placement to your needs - whether that's exploring everything or a very specific career goal.

College or University Interships

Students currently attending Museum Studies, Curatorial, Social work (Youth), and Business programs, consider us for your placement. We're a small house museum, with a small staff working on a National Historic Site-scale. This means your voice and input are valuable to us and play a vital role in the development. We would be happy to speak with you and your program coordinator to create a customized placement that helps you achieve your goals for the career you want to pursue. Already have a vision for a program, an event, or implementing a new technology? We'd love to hear from you, and then help you make that vision a reality.