Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society/Doukhobor Discovery Centre
The Doukhobor Discovery Centre (operated by the Kootenay Doukhobor Historical Society) is a public museum that preserves and shares the history and culture of the Doukhobor people. The Centre is a replicated Doukhobor communal village holding over 1,600 artifacts and numerous displays that illuminate the Doukhobors' culture and history in Russia and Canada.
The Doukhobor Discovery Centre is seeking to hire a Digital Marketing Assistant for Summer/Fall 2025. The Digital Marketing Assistant will carry out the DDC's social media marketing plan, operate and input inventory into Square, write posts for the DDC's monthly newsletter, and help other DDC staff generate event and program awareness. Working out of the DDC's gift shop, the Digital Marketing Assistant will also be responsible for operating the cash register and welcoming guests to the museum. This is a full-time position (35.5 hours per week) with part-time eligibility in the fall. The position is scheduled to work Tuesday - Saturday with a starting wage of $17.85 per hour.
As the Digital Marketing Assistant at the Doukhobor Discovery Centre, you will:
- Welcome and greet visitors to the museum and take admission. Provide visitors with insightful information about the museum.
- Complete daily opening and closing routines. Operate cash register, replenish stock, and keep gift shop clean and organized with Museum Assistant.
- Carry out the Doukhobor Discovery Centre's social media marketing plan, which includes the creation of short video reels and regular scheduled posts on Facebook and Instagram using graphic design tools like Canva.
- Product marketing. This includes creating engaging posts about sale items from the DDC's gift shop on our social media websites. It also includes posting various Village Bistro food items and specials and marketing the DDC as a wedding or social event venue.
- Write posts that contribute to the DDC's online newsletter with the Museum Director.
- Assist with digitization projects and other special projects as specified by the Museum Director.
- Operate the DDC's online store. Prepare online orders for shipping.
- Coordinate with gift shop consignees and maintain in-store inventory record with Office Manager for monthly sales reports.
If time permits, the Digital Marketing Assistant may guide group tours.
Our ideal candidate is a positive team player, who has experience working with social media and in a customer service environment. You are creative, organized, detail-oriented, are a great communicator, and have strong writing skills. Marketing experience and knowledge of regional tourism attractions, as well as local and Doukhobor history is an asset. Training will be provided for all aspects of the position. All candidates must meet the eligibility criteria of Young Canada Works.
Please send resumes and cover letters to info@doukhobor-museum.org.