Museum Education Assistant
/Job Title:
Museum Education Assistant
Organization:
Museum of Anthropology
Deadline:
Apr. 26, 2026
Organization Description:
Vision: Connecting people and inspiring actions for a better world.
Mission: The Museum of Anthropology at UBC is a place for all. We are committed to:
• caring for tangible and intangible cultural heritage;
• engaging in meaningful relationships with Indigenous and other communities to redress colonial histories, take action and forge new paths, together;
• creating thought-provoking, enriching and accessible experiences;
• fostering opportunities for all people to learn about worldwide cultures;
• strengthening local and global community connections to cultural heritage, and;
• transforming museum practice.
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC is located on the ancestral, unceded territories of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) peoples. Ongoing relationships with the Musqueam and with other Indigenous and originating communities are foundational to MOA’s practice.
We acknowledge the colonial frameworks of the institution. We are committed to engaging in challenging conversations with Indigenous and other communities who experience the harms of colonialism in museum practice, and with the wide range of the public who engage with MOA and are at different points in learning about and working toward decolonial practices. With that in mind, we work to be self-critical and aim to overcome the dangers of reinforcing and preferencing dominant social, cultural and historical narratives in our museum work.
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Job Description:
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC is hiring a full-time (35 hours/week) Museum Education Assistant to support the development, delivery and evaluation of MOA's 2026/2027 K-12 educational offerings. This is an early-career position working in the Programming + Engagement Department under the supervision of the Curator of Education. The position begins on June 29, 2026 and ends March 26, 2027, with the possibility of extension.
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Museum Education Assistant will include:
- Facilitating K-12 guided school programs with support from Education Committee volunteers and the Curator of Education.
- Contributing to the development, delivery and evaluation of education projects, including the Vancouver School Board’s First Peoples Festival, the Coastal Dance Festival, and teacher professional development workshops.
- Contributing to the development and delivery of Culture Club at MOA, a monthly drop-in family program series.
- Preparing concise information for marketing materials about programs and events, including website descriptions, teacher e-newsletter content, and school brochures.
- Assisting the Curator of Education with the development and facilitation of volunteer training activities and materials.
- Supporting administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, arranging artist payments, and preparing materials for programming.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, open-minded, and passionate about arts, culture and lifelong learning. They have background knowledge in topics pertaining to Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary issues, with lived experience considered a strong asset. Through their actions and relationships, they contribute to a culturally safe, inclusive, equitable working environment. Excellent public speaking and organizational skills are required. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively is a must. A keen interest in engaging with children is essential, and experience working with children and in facilitating learning are strong assets.
The candidate will have post-secondary school experience in any of the following: education, Indigenous studies, art, anthropology, history, geography, cultural studies, and/or museum education. The candidate will be familiar with Adobe Creative Suite, and proficient in Microsoft Word and web-based and library research. In addition, the candidate must have strong written and oral communication skills.
This is a Young Canada Works: Building Careers in Heritage internship. Applicants must:
- be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (note: Non-Canadian graduates holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
- be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
- be between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment;
- be a graduate from college, CEGEP or university;
- and be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory.
Note: Priority will be given to graduates that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and that are unemployed or underemployed.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of marginalized and underrepresented communities, including BIPOC candidates, 2SLGBTQIA+ candidates, people with disabilities, and others who bring diverse perspectives and experiences. In recognition of the context in which we work and our commitments to UNDRIP implementation and reconciliation, we strongly encourage Indigenous candidates to apply.
How to Apply:
Application via email only. Please send cover letter and resume by Sunday April 26 (11:59pm) to Amina Chergui, Curator of Education at amina.chergui@ubc.ca.
Remuneration:
$26.02/hour
