Post-Secondary Student - Lead Museum Interpreter

$18.86 /hour Casual In-Person
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Division: 
Community Services
Supervisor: 
Museum Curator
Employee Group: 
Management/Non-Union
Pay Rate: 
$18.86 /hour
Time Commitment: 
Casual
Work Location: 
In-Person
Primary Job Site: 
Museum
Position Summary: 
  • The Town of Fort Frances is seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Post Secondary Summer Student to fill the position of Lead Museum Interpreter at the Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre and Rainy Lake Square. The Lead Museum Interpreter supports the day-to-day operations of the museum and Rainy Lake Square while providing high quality visitor experiences through guided tours, public programs, and interpretive services. This position also supports tour development and assists the Curator with museum related projects.
Direction of Others: 

N/A

Direction Received: 
  • The incumbent reports to the Museum Curator
Revenue, Asset and Expenditure Scope: 

N/A

General Responsibilities: 
  • Support daily operations of the Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre, including operation of Rainy Lake Square
  • Provide excellent customer service by welcoming visitors, answering inquiries, and assisting with gift shop sales
  • Lead indoor guided tours of permanent galleries and temporary exhibits, as well as outdoor guided walking tours
  • Assist in planning, developing, updating, and delivering museum tours and interpretive content
  • Support the delivery of public programs, events, and activities at Rainy Lake Square
  • Assist the Curator with museum related projects and initiatives, as assigned
  • Ensure museum spaces are welcoming, safe, and visitors ready
Education and Qualifications: 
  • Must be currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a post-secondary education program
  • Strong public speaking, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience interpreting information for the public or leading group activities is considered an asset
  • Interest in history, culture, museums, tourism, or education
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Availability to work days, evenings, and weekends as required
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Working Conditions: 
  • Indoor and outdoor work environments
  • Frequent interaction with the public
  • Standing, walking, light lifting, and event set up required
  • Variable shifts based on operational and event needs
  • 35 hours per week (Tuesday to Saturday 9:30AM – 5:30PM)
  • Shifts may vary to accommodate special programs or events. Shifts may occur anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Current Postings For This Job

Post-Secondary Student - Lead Museum Interpreter

Deadline: Open Until Filled | Start Date: May. 19th 2026

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Accommodations

The Town of Fort Frances is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, as well as for our staff. This service is available upon request by contacting Human Resources at jobs@fortfrances.ca or (807) 274-5323 ext. 1220.

Human Resources will work with any applicants who request accommodations to ensure that arrangements are in place to ensure their needs are met.

We ensure that all new hires are advised of our policies for accommodating employees with disabilities, and we are more than happy to provide accommodations to our new staff.

Disclosure

Use of AI

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These tools do not make decisions about candidate screening or selection. All hiring decisions are made solely by Town Human Resources and authorized Administration staff.

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