Job Description

Competition # : 36681

Department: Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Student

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date: 9/28/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

Nova Scotia's culture and heritage contribute to vibrant communities and enrich the quality of life in every part of the province. The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage invites Nova Scotians to experience and participate in our rich cultural expression.

By exploring our past, we appreciate where we came from. This enriches our lives today and gives us insight for times ahead. Through investing in our future, we help realize the potential of our people and talents. We foster an environment that embraces ideas and innovation. Jobs are generated and our creative economy flourishes. Encouraging cultural expression brings life to our communities. We each contribute to the province we call home through distinct perspectives and traditions. Together, our diversity defines the uniqueness of Nova Scotia.

About Our Opportunity

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify in your application.

Primary Accountabilities

The Museum Promotions Assistant will support the museum's Marketing and Events Officer in coordinating and promoting a wide variety of projects from fall 2022 to spring 2023, including community outreach activities, museum public programs, and website and social media research and development. In furthering the museum's equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, the assistant's role will help build museum relationships with various communities, and expand our audiences with diverse maritime events. The special exhibit, Ta'n me'j Tel-keknuo'ltiek (Da'n mej Del-geg-new-ol-tee-egg): How Unique We Still Are, Evergreen Festival (winter), March Break (spring), and holiday and cultural-themed program support will be involved.

Work may include evenings, weekends and holidays. This part-time opportunity will be up to 20 hours a week.

Main Areas of work: Museum Galleries and outdoor spaces, museum offices.

Qualifications and Experience

The candidate must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution, having preferably completed at least two years of study. Students enrolled in business, marketing, public relations, tourism or history and arts related fields would be preferable. Good communication and organizational skills are required. Computer proficiency with common software and web search is required. Interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment, from staff and public visitors to community partners, are valuable assets.

The candidate should demonstrate how they can solve problems creatively, apply research techniques, use work time effectively, and take initiative on special projects. Work or volunteer experience in developing social media campaigns (FaceBook, Instagram, and Twitter) and producing digital material using video, photography and graphic design are beneficial.

Additional Information

To be eligible, all applications for this posting must be received through the Province of Nova Scotia's competition on jobs.novascotia.ca. Please note the closing date for applications on the site.

Filling the position is based upon receiving funding approval from Young Canada Works.

NOTE: only resumes and cover letters submitted through the Public Service Commission by the closing date will be considered.

The successful candidate must pass appropriate background checks (criminal record and child abuse registry).

Inquiries for more information should be made to the attention of:

Jenny Nodelman, Marketing and Events Officer

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

1675 Lower Water Street

Halifax, NS., B3J 1S3

(902) 424-4854

E-mail: jenny.nodelman@novascotia.ca

What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless career paths.
• Department specific flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: HOURLY

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Current government employees may access this posting through the link below:

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.