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Museum Artifact Coordinator Duration of employment: 16 weeks (Dependent on grants grant restrictions apply) Rate of pay: $18.00/hour (35 hours/wk.) approx. May 4th to August 21st Project goals: To update and catalogue artifacts in our collection. Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Museum Committee the Museum Artifact Coordinator will be responsible for: Coordinate spring cleaning of heritage buildings, displays and grounds in preparation for the opening of the season in May. Be responsible for the daily opening and closing of the heritage buildings when on site Within the budget, purchase supplies for use in artifact displays and storage. Receive, research and accession donated artifacts using Catalogit software Update the documentation and photographing of existing items in the collection. Update our photographic record of items from the collection to be featured on our website and in the collections corner section of our e-newsletter Monitor the condition of items in the collection. Prepare condition reports. Conduct regular inspections of heritage buildings/exhibits/ grounds to ensure that they are kept clean, tidy and safe for the enjoyment of our touring guests. Report any repairs or deficiencies noticed. Carry out minor maintenance on heritage buildings and exhibits. Assist the Museum Committee: assist in developing our long-range projections for our Archival & Artifact Collection. Plan and install new exhibits as well as integrate appropriate recently-donated items into existing displays. Design, improve and prepare signage for displays of artifacts. Continue to gather, update and organize information about the history of Kawartha Settlers'' Village. Update inventory of KSV videos, picture albums, interviews, newspaper clippings, etc. Serve as a team member to assist, on a relief basis in the Office. Some of the duties may include greeting visitors, conducting tours, answering telephone calls and other tasks as required. Must have a strong attention to detail and have an appreciation for the care, treatment and preservation of artifacts. Proficient with the use of detailed digital photography and the ability to complete tasks with minimum supervision. Pending grant approvals there will 1 position at Kawartha Settlers'' Village. For more information, please visit our Facebook page: or The successful candidates will have completed at least one year of a post-secondary degree in History, Cultural Studies, Museum Studies or Education, and directly related experience will be an asset. The individuals must be able to work with the public, volunteers and be computer literate. To be eligible, you must: be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment; We are an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all who have applied for these positions but only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Those interested in applying for this position should forward a complete resume with a cover letter to the address listed below no later than 4:30 pm Friday, March 6th, 2026 Or Job Type: Seasonal Contract length: 16 weeks Pay: $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 35 per week Work Location: In person