Opportunities at Mackin House Museum
Open Calls
Throughout the year, we host over 50 events and workshops, four to five exhibitions, artist-in-residence, music performances and more both in Mackin House and out in the community. We are always looking for artists, musicians, bakers, vendors and community leaders to participate in our many offerings. Check out our Open Calls page to see our latest opportunities.
CURRENT OPEN CALLS:
Volunteer Opportunities
We are always seeking volunteers!
Are you interested in playing an active role at Mackin House Museum? Consider joining our dedicated group of volunteers! Mackin House Museum is your museum. By your continued visitation and active support the museum can provide a unique educational facility to the public.
Many of the activities at the museum are accomplished by dedicated volunteers. The tasks range from volunteering at special events, becoming a general assistant, curatorial assistant, gardener and more.
Why Volunteer?
To share your talents and knowledge with Museum visitors and staff
To develop new skills and experience new things
To meet interesting people
To help preserve and promote Coquitlam/Fraser Mills/Maillardville’s cultural and natural heritage
To pursue a specific interest in an area of the Museum’s research and collections
And to gain experience for a future career in museums or other relevant areas
Programming Volunteer:
Assist with set up and take down of events
Helps kids with crafts
Being a greeter during museum events
Giving casual tours
Helping with field trips as needed
Working out booth at city events
Collections Volunteer:
Building archival boxes and book enclosures
Research artifacts
Help fill out object records
Taking artifact photos
Careers
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Heritage Assistants are called upon to complete a variety of tasks, both at Mackin House and in the Coquitlam community, including:
• Conducting tours of Mackin House, Maillardville, and other areas of Coquitlam
• Caring for Mackin House, including light cleaning, gardening, and tidying the rooms and grounds
• Helping visitors with directions and tourism-related questions
• Working with children, adults, and seniors at events, festivals, and during workshops
• Preparing for events and workshops, including crafts, baking, and setting up rooms
• Data entry into our contact and artifact databases
• Running local errands
• Presenting a bin of heritage artifacts to a classroom or group
• Assist with exhibit research and preparation as needed
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
• Fluency in French required
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in community, heritage, history, and culture
• Displays a helpful, outgoing personality
• Works well in a team and individually
• Can focus on and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Can prioritize and manage time well
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Is curious, learns quickly, and is very comfortable researching and problem solving
• Is flexible and happy to lend a hand wherever it’s needed
• Lift up to 20 lbs safely
• Is available during the day for school tours
• Happy to be a casual, on-call employee
• Must pass a criminal record check
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
These skills (superpowers) are considered assets as well. Please let us know if you possess any of them:
museum artifacts care, baking, performance, event planning, social media, workshop leader, tour leader, photography, videography, live streaming, graphic design, gardening, canning/preserving, first aid, access to a car.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to museum@coquitlamheritage.ca
Job posting to remain open until position is filled.