Current Job Opening
at the PoMo Museum

CSJ Museum Assistant – Summer 2026

POMO Museum is seeking applicants for Museum Assistant positions for Summer 2026. Our mission is to celebrate Port Moody’s heritage through exhibits, programs, and community engagement.

Museum Assistants will support public programming, visitor services, events, exhibits, and collections activities while gaining hands-on experience in heritage education and museum operations.

Position Details

  • Duration: Up to 16 weeks

  • Hours: 35 hours/week (weekends required)

  • Wage: $18.20/hour + 4% vacation pay

  • Timeline: May–August 2026

  • Language: English required; French considered an asset

Key Responsibilities

Public Programs, Tours & Events

  • Assist with planning and delivering programs for children, youth, families, and adults.

  • Help facilitate guided tours for schools, camps, and community groups.

  • Support museum events, workshops, and seasonal programming.

  • Assist with event setup, delivery, and teardown.

Visitor Experience & Operations

  • Welcome visitors and provide front-of-house support.

  • Assist with admissions, gift shop sales, and Point of Sale transactions.

  • Support opening/closing procedures and general museum upkeep.

Marketing & Communications

  • Draft social media posts and promotional content.

  • Create simple graphics using Canva and schedule posts with Meta Business Suite.

  • Photograph programs, exhibits, and activities.

  • Use Microsoft 365 for communication and documentation.

Exhibits, Research & Collections

  • Assist with exhibit development and historical research.

  • Help prepare interpretive text, labels, and exhibit components.

  • Support collections handling, documentation, and digitization.

  • Participate in basic preventive conservation tasks.

General Support

  • Assist with administrative tasks and program preparation.

  • Help maintain organized workspaces and program supplies.

  • Participate in staff meetings and support day-to-day museum operations.

Qualifications

Required

  • Interest in heritage, museums, education, or community programs

  • Strong communication skills and reliability

  • Basic computer skills and willingness to learn

  • Weekend availability

  • Ability to work in a heritage building with stairs

Assets (not required)

  • Experience with Canva, Microsoft 365, Meta Business Suite, or Adobe Creative Suite

  • Experience working with children, youth, or community events

  • Museum or heritage sector exposure

  • Familiarity with collections databases or cataloguing standards

  • Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and access to a vehicle

Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • Be 16–30 years old at the start of employment

  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection

  • Be legally entitled to work in Canada

  • Not hold another full-time job during the placement

To apply, applicants must submit a PDF copy of their Resume and Cover Letter to ed@pomo.museum with the subject “CSJ Museum Assistant _ [first name and last name]”

Deadline to apply is April 13th, 11:59 pm.

POMO Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, or (dis)ability. With the nature of our heritage building, there might be some accessibility barriers (such as stairs), however we will try and accommodate chosen candidate(s).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job hiring is pending on Canada Summer Jobs funding.

For further ways how to engage, we encourage you to send in a volunteer application. Wish to know more about volunteering?

Learn more

For further inquiries, please email info@pomo.museum