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Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library

Job Title: Communication and Engagement Assistant

Duration: 33 weeks

Start & End Dates:  August 13, 2025 to March 28, 2026

$20.25 per hour for a 30 hour week.

There is a one week unpaid holiday break in December.

All work will take place at 1-329 Cumberland Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 1T2

The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library is a dynamic small museum with a focus on craft.   MCML is located in the C2 Centre for Craft, a facility shared with the Manitoba Craft Council. As such is it 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, having been established in the early 1930s.   It now houses over 11,000 hand crafted items, craft related archival holdings, and craft tools.  Through our collections, MCML interprets the rich craft history of Manitoba.

The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library seeks a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work on a programming and exhibit development. The project will involve the development of newcomer and school programming, and assistance in curating a community exhibit.  Some of this work will include working with partner organizations in the community.

MCML is a supportive workplace that values its employees, and provides a quality work and learning experience to intern employees.

The intern will also be responsible for visitor services and shop staffing in the absence of the Curator and other staff.  The intern may perform light janitorial and maintenance in the gallery.

YCW Requirements

This project is funded through Young Canada Works. Candidates must verify that they meet all the requirements before they are offered an interview:

An individual may be eligible for an internship 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 college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).

Note: Priority will be given to graduates that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and that are unemployed or underemployed.

Important Tasks Include:

Assessment of development of school programming for use on Connected North, development of programming targeted to newcomers, programming for Orange Shirt Day and assistance in curating an exhibit with a community croup.

Educational Qualifications

Post Secondary graduate in Museum Studies, Archival Studies, History / Art History, or School of Art, Communications, Education or related field.

Personality Traits

We are seeking an intern who is enthusiastic, creative, reliable, and interested in art/craft/history.

We are interested in hiring individuals who are eager to learn and to work in the heritage/arts field.

Desired skillset

– Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage information

– Experience with museum/gallery programming or communications an asset

– Experience with exhibit curating an asset

– Experience with social media or communication digitally an asset

– Previous knowledge of EDI strategies, UNDRIP, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Recommendations, Accessibility strategies an asset

– Lived experience with EDI issues an asset

– Demonstrated time management skills

– Excellent computer skills and experience with databases an asset

– Good interpersonal skills

– Excellent written and verbal communication skills

– Experience in museum or gallery setting an asset

– Comfortable working with the general public

– Ability to work independently

Don’t have all these skills or educational qualifications? Apply anyways.  We consider a mix of education and relevant experience when selecting staff at MCML.

How to apply

– Send a résumé, cover letter and two references to Andrea Reichert, Curator, at mcml@c2centreforcraft.ca, or 1-329 Cumberland Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1T2, by July 15, 2025

Please include: “YCW Internship Position” in your subject line.  We prefer attachments in pdf format.

– Additional information can be obtained by calling (204) 615-3951.

Employment Equity Information

The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library is an equal opportunity employer and follows a Human Rights Policy, which addresses our hiring practises.  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.

The C2 Centre for Craft is wheelchair accessible. Full Accessibility Information is available here: https://c2centreforcraft.ca/accessibility-information