Museum London is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all abilities. Accommodations for candidates are available on request for all aspects of the selection process.

Volunteer And Events Assistant 

Deadline: Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST

Museum London welcomes applications for the full-time permanent position of Volunteer and Events Assistant. Working collaboratively as a part of a dynamic team, the Volunteer and Events Assistant plays a key role in growing and connecting Museum London’s dedicated cohort of volunteers with roles across the organization and helps to facilitate events year-round. Reporting to the Head of Operations & Visitor Experience, the successful candidate will be a people-person who thrives in a busy environment and will be responsible for coordinating an engaging and effective volunteer program, from recruitment and training to volunteer recognition. This position also collaborates with the Events Coordinator and provides support to organize and deliver Museum events as well as venue rental events.  

Key Responsibilities 

  • Coordinates the Museum volunteer program including recruiting, interviewing, training, scheduling, evaluating, supporting and celebrating volunteers.
  • Liaises with and provides support to the Volunteer Services Committee.  
  • Works collaboratively with staff to coordinate participation of volunteers for program and event needs.
  • Contributes to the development, revision and implementation of volunteer-related policies and procedures.
  • Assists in coordinating and supporting rental events and assists in working with clients to ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction.
  • Collaborates to complete venue rental agreements, including coordinating food and beverage service and floor plans.
  • Assists with Museum London’s events and acts as the main point of contact during after-hours bookings.
  • Provides clerical support related to gallery services, including the preparation of purchase order requisitions, data entry, and preparing relevant work orders.
  • Performs welcome desk duties, acting as a first point of contact between the Museum and the public, as required.
  • Maintains strict confidentiality concerning all material dealing with volunteers, personnel, budgets, prices, proposals and projects.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Skills and Abilities 

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to work effectively within a collaborative team environment. Superior oral and written communication skills are required, along with exceptional interpersonal skills to engage professionally with a diverse range of Museum volunteers, staff, visitors, and community partners. A strong interest in history, art, as well as experience working within the non-profit sector, is an asset.

The incumbent should be forward-thinking and empathetic, possessing experience in customer service and a proven history of developing, implementing, and managing volunteer orientation and training programs. Prior experience in supervising, mentoring, or supporting volunteers or staff is highly desirable.

While familiarity with various computer software and programs including e-tapestry, Microsoft office suite, and other online tools is advantageous, the ability to adapt to and learn new technologies as necessary is essential.

Qualifications 

  • High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a certificate or community college coursework in volunteer management, event planning or hospitality industry training.
  • A minimum of 1 year experience working in a museum environment.
  • Valid G class license and access to a vehicle

Compensation 

The yearly salary range for this role is $41,281 to $55,038, plus a competitive pension and comprehensive benefits package as per the Collective Agreement. The position is part of the CUPE bargaining unit.

Position: Volunteer and Events Assistant

Reporting to: Head, Operations and Visitor Experience

Hours: Full-time; 35 hours/week, with a schedule that is normally Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional work during evenings, and weekends.

Location: This is an in-person position based in London, Ontario at Museum London

To Apply

Send a cover letter that explains your relevant experience and interest in this position and your CV by email to careers@museumlondon.ca. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Museum London is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity. We welcome all applications from racialized persons/persons of colour including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Accommodations for candidates are available on request for all aspects of the selection process. 

Call for Artist-Educators

Museum London is accepting ongoing applications for paid, contract Artist-Educators. Opportunities are available to develop and lead arts or crafts workshops and classes, and also drop-in sessions for public events such as Family Day, Canada Day, or other civic festivals. Activities will  take place virtually or on-site. 

We are seeking Artists with:

  • Teaching experience to lead programs for children, youth, or adults. 
  • The experience of, and enthusiasm for communicating ideas clearly, inspiring creativity, developing technical confidence, and modeling inclusivity.
  • A commitment to working with the Museum London Programs team to reach activity deadlines and budgets.
  • The knowledge and ability to explore art or craft practices, histories, techniques, or materials. 

Arts or crafts-based activity themes could explore:

  • The practices or contexts of exhibiting our permanent collection art or artists. 
  • London and regional communities or histories including, and not limited to Indigenous, Black, Disability, and LGBTQ2S+ perspectives. 

Please submit your CV with cover letter and include the following:

  • Relevant artist-education experience leading activities in a museum, or community setting.
  • One to three proposal ideas for drop-in sessions, workshops, or classes you would lead and include the title, duration, age group, learning objectives, and materials or techniques used.  
  • Two to three references. 

Submissions to be sent to smunro@museumlondon.ca.

About Museum London

At the forks of the Deshkan Ziibi / Thames River, Museum London is situated in a place that has been a site of convergence, exchange, and interconnection for thousands of years. Today, in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Museum London’s purpose is to honour and amplify interconnections by activating art and history. Through this work, we create deeper understandings of our past, our communities, our place in the world, and the breadth of possibilities that our shared future holds.

Grounded in our region and its rich cultural, artistic, and historical legacies, we co-create, reflect, and interpret ideas and stories rooted here, share them widely, and bring important artistic knowledge from other places to London to benefit local audiences.

Through exhibitions, our vast collections of art and artifacts, public and school programs for learners of all ages, and memorable special events, we nurture curiosity, creativity, and empathy, build community and shape a more vibrant city.

For further information including our 2023-2027 strategic plan and our most recent annual report visit museumlondon.ca