Job Description

The Welland Museum is hiring a Program Coordinator (Temporary, until the end of 2025).

Are you passionate about history, community, and creative programming? The Welland Museum is seeking a dynamic and motivated Program Coordinator to join our team!

This position is perfect someone who enjoys working with people of all ages, especially children and seniors, and who wants to make a difference by sharing local heritage in fun, engaging, and meaningful ways.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and deliver educational programming for schools aligned with the Ontario Curriculum

Plan March Break camp and recreational programs, including birthday parties

Create and implement programming for seniors in Welland and Pelham

Coordinate and conduct historical walking tours

Develop marketing materials and community outreach plans

Work with local historians, authors, and guest presenters

Manage programming budgets and materials

Supervise and evaluate summer student staff

Collect participant feedback and evaluate program success

Requirements:

Strong communication skills with a wide range of audiences

Enjoys working with children and seniors

Proficient in social media platforms and Canva

Time management and organizational skills

Bilingual in English and French (required)

Familiarity with CatalogIt and WordPress (an asset)

Comfortable with physical tasks and working in dusty environments

Education & Experience:

Must hold a post-secondary degree in History, Geography, Anthropology, Archaeology, Children and Youth Studies, Indigenous Studies, Linguistics, Education, or related fields

FNMI candidates and French-speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to Lisa Mooney at lisa@wellandmuseum.ca by September 26, 2025.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 28 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-02
Expected start date: 2025-10-14