Employment Opportunities
Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives is excited to offer employment opportunities to individuals who have a passion for museums, archives, and the heritage sector overall. Please see job postings below.
Museum Interpreter
Start Date: July 7, 2026
Hours per Week: 35
Hourly Wage: $17.60
Number of Weeks: 8
Positions Available: 1
Application Deadline: May 20, 2026
This is a Canada Summer Jobs position.
To apply for this job, you must:
Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job;
Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
Job Description
We are seeking an engaging, community-minded Museum Interpreter to handle front-of-house duties this summer. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with the public, cares about local history, and is comfortable balancing visitor services with hands-on museum work.
Visitor Services & Front‑of‑House
Greet visitors and provide a welcoming, informative experience
Process admission and gift shop sales (cash, credit, debit)
Answer phone/email inquiries
Lead guided tours for individuals, families, and groups
Support and deliver educational programs for a range of audiences
Collections & Exhibits (Occasional / As Needed)
Assist with accepting and documenting incoming donations
Conduct preliminary research and complete documentation
Accession and catalogue items using PastPerfect (training provided)
Pack, store, retrieve, and unpack collection items (please note that our heritage building does not have an elevator)
Support exhibit development, including object handling, display preparation, and research/writing for panels, labels, and social media content
General Museum Operations
Assist with opening and closing procedures
Maintain tidy and safe public and staff areas
Perform light housekeeping tasks (emptying garbage, wiping surfaces, organizing workspaces)
Museum Cataloguer
Start Date: July 7, 2026
Hours per Week: 35
Hourly Wage: $17.60
Number of Weeks: 8
Positions Available: 1
Application Deadline: May 20, 2026
This is a Canada Summer Jobs position.
To apply for this job, you must:
Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job;
Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and collections-focused Museum Cataloguer to support the care, documentation, and interpretation of our growing collection. This role is ideal for a curious and careful individual who enjoys hands-on work with artifacts and archival materials, and who values accuracy and organization.
Collections Management
Receive and document incoming donations
Conduct research and complete item documentation
Accession and catalogue artifacts using PastPerfect
Photograph or scan items using museum equipment
Pack, store, retrieve, and unpack collection materials (please note that our heritage building does not have an elevator)
Maintain organized, safe, and accurate storage environments
Exhibits & Interpretation
Assist with object selection and retrieval for exhibits
Prepare items for display, including safe handling and condition checks
Support research and writing for exhibit panels, labels, and educational materials
Contribute to social media content related to the collection
Front‑of‑House Support (Occasional)
Provide reception coverage when needed
Process admissions and gift shop sales (cash, credit, debit)
Assist with visitor inquiries and customer service
General Museum Operations
Assist with opening and closing procedures
Maintain tidy and safe public and staff areas
Perform light housekeeping tasks (emptying garbage, wiping surfaces, organizing workspaces)