Assistant Exhibit Curator
16 weeks: May 14 to September 4, 2025
$17.50 per hour for a 35-hour week
All work will take place at 1-329 Cumberland Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 1T2
The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library (MCML) seeks a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work on an exhibit project. We are planning to research, develop and install an exhibit to celebrate “Craft at Large”, which will focus on close up elements about craft. Content will also be prepared for use on the website and through our social media channels. We will also host 2-3 public programs to support the exhibit content.
The student will also be responsible for visitor services and shop staffing, and perform light janitorial/maintenance in the gallery.
MCML is a dynamic small museum with a focus on craft, located in the C2 Centre for Craft, a facility shared with the Manitoba Craft Council. As such, it is an exciting venue for those interested in craft and art, as it features both historic and contemporary work. The MCML collection is one of the oldest in Manitoba, established in the early 1930s, and now holding over 11,000 objects. MCML is a supportive workplace that values its employees, and provides a quality work and learning experience to student employees.
MCML is a PC/Windows (not MAC) based workplace.
YCW Requirements – Important – do not apply unless you meet these YCW criteria
This project is funded through Young Canada Works. Candidates must verify that they meet all the requirements before they are offered an interview:
A student may be eligible for employment if they:
– are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
– are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
– are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
– are a high school, college, CEGEP or university student.
Note: Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in the YCWHO employment program.
Educational Qualifications
– Post Secondary student in Museum Studies, Archival Studies, History Art History, School of Art or related field
– Students with comparable education and/or employment experience will be considered
– Priority will be given to more senior students (4th year undergraduate or higher preferred)
Personality Traits
A student who is enthusiastic, creative, reliable, and interested in art/craft/history, and
eager to learn and to work in the heritage/arts field
Desired skillset
– Experience with museum exhibits, communicating to public audiences and visual communication an asset.
– Previous experience with museum collections, working in storage and handling preferred
– Database skills an asset
– Digital photography and/or video skills, particularly experience with DSLR cameras, using a light box, photographing object, and using photo editing software
– Experience with WordPress, Canva, Later and Adobe products an asset
– Excellent computer skills
– Experience with producing on-line content an asset
– Experience in museum or archives setting an asset
– Excellent interpersonal skills
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills
– Good research skills
– Comfortable working with the public
– Ability to work independently
– Excellent attention to detail
– Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
If you feel you are a good candidate for this position, but your experience does not match the desired skillset, please provide details in your cover letter.
How to apply
Send a résumé, cover letter and two references to Andrea Reichert, Curator, at [email protected], or 1-329 Cumberland Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1T2, by April 18, 2025.
Please include “Exhibit Summer Position” in your subject line. We prefer attachments in pdf format.
Employment Equity Statement
The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the importance of equity and diversity in the workplace.
We follow a Terms and Conditions of Employment Policy and a Human Rights Policy, both revised in 2022.
Issues of accessibility, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion in the arts are also embedded in non-employment related policies such as our Exhibit Policy, Public Programming Policy, Social Media Policy and Collections Management Policy, further strengthening our commitment to diversity in our organization. All our policies are available here: https://c2centreforcraft.ca/about-mcml/
MCML recognizes the importance of equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants to voluntarily self-declare in their cover letter, résumé or application if they are members of the Government of Canada job equity groups, such as women, persons with disabilities, candidates who identify as Black, a Person of Colour, Indigenous, Métis or Inuit peoples, or those in the LGBTQ2 community.
Physical demands of the job include sitting at a desk for long periods, using a computer, camera and other digital devises, and being able to access the collections in storage (may include using a ladder, lifting items up to 20lbs, and moving items safely off the shelves).
Please declare in your cover letter if you require accommodation for barrier free employment. Full Accessibility Inform is available here: https://c2centreforcraft.ca/accessibility-information/
