The Fredericton Region Museum has a limited number of summer student opportunities each year. As funding is dependent upon grants Young Canada Works, Student Employment Experience Development and Canada Summer Jobs), interested students should research the youth employment programs and ensure that they qualify and, if applicable, are registered with the program candidate banks. Student Employment Experience Development (SEED) applications have an early deadline so please submit your application on time!
The summer student grant deadlines have come and gone and the Fredericton Region Museum has submitted several applications. There is no guarantee that we will be receiving funding but if you are a student and interested in working at the museum then you should be registered with SEED, Young Canada Works and check out the Canada Summer Jobs website. If any of the grants are approved then we will be updating the website and posting it to Facebook so check back on a regular basis!
We will not be approved for all grants so if you are interested in working at the Fredericton Region Museum during the summer then we suggest that you apply for more than one position. The Fredericton Region Museum has submitted student grant applications for the following positions:
Young Canada Works
– Artefact Cataloguing Officer
– Manager of Education and Interpretation
– Museum Operations Coordinator
Canada Summer Jobs
– Development Assistant
– Education Assistant
Student Employment Experience Development (SEED)
– Collections Assistant
– Public Program Officer
For information about the positions and how to apply, visit http://www.frederictonregionmuseum.com/content/233370.
About the Fredericton Region Museum: The York Sunbury Historical Society founded the Fredericton Region Museum in 1934. In 1959, the museum found permanent headquarters in the Officers’ Quarters (571 Queen Street) in the heart of downtown Fredericton. The society and museum remain a non-profit enterprise with a small paid staff and numerous volunteers.
The following positions have confirmed funding for the 2014 summer season:
Young Canada Works
– Artefact Cataloguing Officer
– Manager of Education and Interpretation
– Museum Operations Coordinator
Canada Summer Jobs
– Development Assistant
SEED/PEP
– Collections Assistant
– Public Program Officer
Application Process
Step 1
Fill out the survey at this link: http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/ysmuseum/summer-job-applicant-questionnaire/
Step 2
Deliver a current resume, cover letter and 500 word writing sample (such as a sample press release) in person to the Executive Director at 571 Queen Street or by mail / email if you are not in Fredericton (PO Box 1312, Stn A, Fredericton, NB E3B 5C8) during regular business hours. Indicate in your cover letter how you meet the granting agencies qualifications.
Applications are due by May 1st. Resumes received after a stipulated competition end date will not be considered.
The Fredericton Region Museum is committed to the principles of Employment Equity.
While we appreciate all applications, please be advised that only those applicants selected to proceed through the hiring process will be contacted by e-mail or phone.