Elgin County Railway Museum

225 Wellington Street, St. Thomas, ON

Duration: 16 weeks

Start date: May 15, 2023

End date: September 03, 2023

Hours and Wage: $17.00/hour for 35 hours/week

Languages: English required, bilingualism an asset

Driver’s License: not required

The Elgin County Railway Museum is recruiting a student for the full-time contract position of Marketing & Social Media Assistant. The successful candidate for this position will develop and execute comprehensive marketing plans, utilizing online and print marketing tools, and will support the work of full-time staff by assisting with the promotion of various museum offerings to the public and increasing public engagement. The Marketing & Social Media Assistant will take the lead on development and execution of various marketing campaigns, social media management, and will provide support for special events and facility rentals, and will also be trained to provide support in the gift shop and providing museum tours. They will work as a team with other staff and volunteers to assist with other museum duties as needed.

Qualifications & Expectations:

● Student pursuing post secondary education preferably in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Information Management, Information Technology, Arts & Humanities, Museum Studies, History, or Hospitality and Tourism

● Applicant must have been registered as a full-time student in the previous school year and be returning to full-time studies in the Fall

● Applicant must be between the ages of 16 and 30 at start of employment

● Interest in local, railway or Canadian history

● Fluent in English, bilingualism an asset

● Friendly, outgoing personality

● Team player

● Adaptable to changing priorities

● Detail-oriented, well-organized and have strong time management skills

● Strong written and computer skills

● Excellent communication and information management skills

● Proficient using Microsoft office applications, including MS Word and Excel.

● Experience using marketing software and social media platforms an asset

● Previous museum experience an asset

● Previous marketing experience an asset

● Willingness to learn new things

● Availability to work weekdays, weekends and holidays

● Valid First-Aid and CPR training certificates an asset

● Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada

● Applicant must be eligible to work in Canada and have a Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Applications, with a cover letter are due by 5pm Monday, May 8, 2023, and can be submitted by email, mail, or delivered in person. Deliver/mail to: Museum Operations Manager, Elgin County Railway Museum - P.O. Box 20060, St. Thomas, ON N5P 4H4 or by email to operations@ecrm.ca Please include your name and the job title in the subject line.

About the Elgin County Railway Museum:

Established in 1988, and incorporated in 1989, the Elgin County Railway Museum is located in the historic 1913 Michigan Central Railroad Locomotive Shop. It is a not-for-profit, charitable organization with an elected Board of Directors, and over 115 members. The Museum’s mission is “To collect, preserve and interpret the railway heritage of Southwestern Ontario which will engage, educate and inspire local and global audiences”.

The City of St. Thomas is located in Southwestern Ontario in Elgin County. St. Thomas claimed the title of Railway Capital of Canada, thanks to its history as a North American railway hub with at least five different railroad companies steaming their way through the County in the early 1900s. The recently established tourism department has been branded Railway City Tourism in honour of this title. St. Thomas is also known for a famous railway tragedy—Jumbo the elephant, star of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, who was struck and killed by a train in 1885 in the city. A life-sized Jumbo monument erected on the centennial anniversary of the event greets visitors entering the city’s west end. St. Thomas also offers lively community theatre, beautiful parks and shopping in an indoor mall, and large plazas and in the historic downtown core. Visitors and locals can relax at friendly cafes, or by exploring charming and unique specialty shops, the local breweries or the Saturday Horton Farmers’ Market during the summer months. The City of St. Thomas and the communities of Elgin County also offer golfing, fine dining, wine tours and tasting, art exhibits, theatre and cultural events, hiking, biking, boating and close proximity to the sandy beaches in Port Stanley. For more info visit http://www.railwaycitytourism.com or http://www.elgintourist.com.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 16 weeks

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every Weekend
• Holidays

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-08
Expected start date: 2023-05-17

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