Indigenous Veterans Exhibit Intern at The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5V1, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Nov, 25

Salary

18.7

Posted On

23 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Community Engagement, History, Social Media

Industry

Human Resources/HR

Description

JOB TITLE: INDIGENOUS VETERANS EXHIBIT INTERN

Location: Thunder Bay Museum
Duration: 30 weeks, 35 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $18.70 /hour
Tentative Start Date: 1 September 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as the Indigenous Veterans Exhibit Intern. The Indigenous Veterans Exhibit Internship is a 30-week summer program designed to engage youth in promoting and sharing the stories of Indigenous veterans from Northwestern Ontario. This internship is part of a larger project focused on the development and circulation of a travelling exhibit about Indigenous veterans. Interns will travel to pow-wows and community events across the region, setting up interactive booths to raise awareness about the development of this travelling exhibit as well as travelling with the completed exhibit. The program emphasizes community engagement and reconciliation, with a focus on gathering feedback, fostering dialogue, and sharing stories of resilience and service. Interns will serve as ambassadors of the exhibit, helping to connect communities to this important historical initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Strong interest in Indigenous history and veterans’ stories.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Experience with community engagement and outreach is an asset.
· Proficiency in social media and other promotional tools.
· Must be available to travel within Northwestern Ontario.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Indigenous applicants from Northwestern Ontario are strongly encouraged to apply.
· Experience in museum studies, history, education, or a related field.
· Knowledge of Anishinaabemowin or other Indigenous languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

· Assist with the setup and takedown of the traveling exhibit at various locations.
· Deliver educational programming and presentations related to the exhibit.
· Engage with community members, including Indigenous Elders, veterans, and youth, to facilitate meaningful interactions and discussions.
· Coordinate logistics for exhibit transportation and scheduling.
· Promote the exhibit through social media, local media, and community outreach.
· Collect feedback and data to help evaluate the success of the exhibit.

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