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Exhibits & Collection Interpreter

Exhibits & Collection Interpreter

The London Children’s Museum is looking for an enthusiastic and visitor-focused Exhibits & Collection Interpreter to join our team. Working with the Visitor Experience team, this individual will help provide families with engaging learning opportunities through the development and delivery of hands-on museum programming, ensuring visitors have a positive and memorable experience at the London Children’s Museum. This team member will identify with and exemplify our organizational values: Stay Curious, Include Everyone, Listen Well, Take Care, and Have Fun.

Position: Hourly, contract averaging 37.5 hours per week; must have weekday, evening and weekend availability.

Contract Dates: August 17, 2026, to March 12, 2027.

Compensation: $19.00/hour

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide an exceptional experience and customer service to all visitors
  • Facilitate quality museum public programming, including but not limited to star shows, fossil demonstrations, artifact interaction experiences, and STEAM-centred activities that encourage curiosity and hands-on learning
  • Design and develop new inquiry-based facilitated public programs that effectively connect visitors of all ages with exhibits and/or the collection
  • Interact with families and proactively respond to visitor needs
  • Invoke children’s natural curiosity through the use of materials, exhibits, and artifacts
  • Evaluate existing public programs to enhance content, improve engagement, widen learning opportunities, and increase accessibility to elevate the visitor experience
  • Support Visitor Experience staff team members in developing and integrating educational strategies and interpretive approaches to highlight the collection in everyday interactions
  • Update and standardize program documentation and develop evaluation tools
  • Create a safe and welcoming environment by maintaining exhibit cleanliness, museum tidiness, and overall organization
  • Model the London Children’s Museum values and pedagogy in all interactions
  • Be a helpful, positive, and engaged member of the London Children’s Museum team
  • Other duties as required

Skills & Requirements
  • Must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check if over the age of 18
  • Standard First Aid and CPR C are considered an asset
  • Previous experience with program facilitation is an asset
  • Previous experience working with children and families is an asset
  • Ability to prioritize and organize tasks and time management skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Creative problem-solving and flexible thinking skills
  • Basic computer skills in applications including Microsoft and Google products
  • Ability to engage in moderate physical activity on a daily basis
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and some evenings

Education
Post-secondary education in Museum Studies, Public History, Art and Culture, or a related field

This position is funded under the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage internship program. An individual may be eligible if they:
  • Are a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a person to who refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with provincial legislation and regulations
  • Must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years of age at start of employment (August 17, 2026)
  • Are a college or university graduation (certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate)
  • Willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment (August 17, 2026-March 12, 2027)
  • Not employed by another full-time position (over 30 hours/week)
  • Priority will be given to graduates that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and that are unemployed or underemployed.

To apply, please email cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 5:00 pm.


The London Children’s Museum is committed to creating inclusive employment practices and work environments that celebrate the dignity and uniqueness of every individual. Every effort is made to reduce accessibility barriers during the candidate recruitment and selection process. Accommodations are available during every step of the hiring process.

 

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