Career Opportunities

Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk Street, Brantford ON N3S 2X2
Position: Education Assistant (Summer Position, Contract)
Duration: May 13, 2024 through August 30, 2024
Hours of work: 9am-4:00pm; Monday-Friday (35 hr/week, some evenings and weekends)
Wage: $16.55/hr

Deadline to Apply: ASAP

Within the Centre’s Education program, the Education Assistant provides support for facilitating in-person tour programs. The Assistant will work in conjunction with the Cultural Interpreters in ensuring the quality of programming and providing positive visitor experiences. They will also be researching a new workshop and creating an inventory of kits for programming.

• Research and become familiar with the Education program, Hodinohsho:ni culture and practices and the history of Residential Schools
• Participate in training as deemed appropriate by the Manager of Education
• Facilitate in-person tours and workshops as determined by the Manager of Education
• Assist with tour and workshop preparation and Centre-wide events and activities
• Organize supplies and build kits for workshops and programming
• Research and develop a new Educational workshop
• Participate in and contribute to all staff and professional meetings required of the position
• Complete other tasks as assigned
• Ensure and maintain office space and equipment in a satisfactory manner

• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Able to function well independently as well as within a team setting
• Customer service skills, outgoing and pleasant personality
• Knowledge of Hodinohsho:ni/Ongwehonweh culture and language is an asset
• Previous museum/tourism experience is an asset

As this position is generously funded by GREAT, only applicants eligible for GREAT funding can apply.
Must have reliable transportation to Woodland Cultural Centre.

The Education Assistant regular hours are from 9:00-4:00, Monday to Friday, however some evenings or weekends will be required. If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to:

Woodland Cultural Centre
184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON N3S 2X2
(519) 759-2650 x 232
administration@woodlandculturalcentre.ca.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview. Police Record Check will be required at the time of Offer of Employment.

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Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk Street, Brantford ON N3S 2X2
Position: Education Assistant (Summer Position, Contract)
Duration: 12 weeks – June 3, 2024 through August 23, 2024
Hours of work: 9am-4:00pm; Monday-Friday (35 hr/week, some evenings and weekends)
Wage: $16.55/hr

Deadline to Apply: Friday May 24, 2024 by 4:00 PM

Within the Centre’s Education program, the Education Assistant provides support for facilitating in-person tour programs. The Assistant will work in conjunction with the Cultural Interpreters in ensuring the quality of programming and providing positive visitor experiences. They will also be researching a new workshop and creating an inventory of kits for programming.

• Research and become familiar with the Education program, Hodinohsho:ni culture and practices and the history of Residential Schools
• Participate in training as deemed appropriate by the Manager of Education
• Facilitate in-person tours and workshops as determined by the Manager of Education
• Assist with tour and workshop preparation and Centre-wide events and activities
• Organize supplies and build kits for workshops and programming
• Research and develop a new Educational workshop
• Participate in and contribute to all staff and professional meetings required of the position
• Complete other tasks as assigned
• Ensure and maintain office space and equipment in a satisfactory manner

• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Able to function well independently as well as within a team setting
• Customer service skills, outgoing and pleasant personality
• Knowledge of Hodinohsho:ni/Ongwehonweh culture and language is an asset
• Previous museum/tourism experience is an asset

This placement is generously funded by the Government of Canada through the Young Canada Works program. Applicants must qualify for this program to be eligible for this position. We thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous Cultural Centre, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

The Education Assistant regular hours are from 9:00-4:00, Monday to Friday, however some evenings or weekends will be required. If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references by 4:00 pm on Friday May 24th, 2024, to:

Woodland Cultural Centre
184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON N3S 2X2
(519) 759-2650 x 232
administration@woodlandculturalcentre.ca.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview. Police Record Check will be required at the time of Offer of Employment.

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Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk Street, Brantford ON N3S 2X2
Position: Marketing Assistant (Summer Position, Contract)
Hours of work: 9am-4:00pm; Monday-Friday (35 hr/week, some evenings and weekends)
Wage: $16.55/hr

Deadline to Apply: Friday May 24, 2024 by 4:00 PM

The Woodland Cultural Centre is seeking a youth to assist in Marketing, and to help create visual support materials for a number of different projects and events. This position requires a highly motivated and self-directed individual who is interested in gaining experience in marketing, the creation of visual support materials, social media marketing, basic administration, and in expanding their photography portfolio. Supervision provided by the Development and Marketing Manager.

• Attend all Woodland events and effectively take photos for the use of social media and other purposes throughout the organization
• Lead marketing initiatives for the Centre’s events, exhibitions, and programming
• Monitor the Centre’s social media accounts, routinely post to our accounts’ stories, respond to comments and messages, and other follower engagements
• Website updates and news article postings
• Creation of marketing materials and social media content, including TikTok videos
• Other administrative duties, such as, managing invoices, working with budgets, etc.
• Support Visitor Services as needed, welcoming guests as they come in and using the POS
• Be familiar with the Centre’s mission, programs and upcoming events
• Promote a positive image of Woodland Cultural Centre to the community and the public

• Knowledge and experience in photography and photo editing
• Knowledge of relevant computer and social media software (i.e. Adobe Photoshop, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Canva, Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Artistic skills and creativity and experience in graphic design
• Good organizational skills, and willingness to learn in an office environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Time management skills, and completion of assigned projects
• Able to work as a team as well as independently

This placement is generously funded by the Government of Canada through the Young Canada Works program. Applicants must qualify for this program to be eligible for this position. We thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous Cultural Centre, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

The Marketing Assistant regular hours are from 9:00-4:00, Monday to Friday, however some evenings or weekends will be required. If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references by 4:00 pm on Friday May 24th, 2024, to:

Woodland Cultural Centre
184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON N3S 2X2
(519) 759-2650 x 232
administration@woodlandculturalcentre.ca.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview. Police Record Check will be required at the time of Offer of Employment.

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Location: Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk Street, Brantford ON N3S 2X2
Position: Fundraising Associate (Full-Time, Permanent)
Hours of work: 9am-4:30pm; Monday-Friday (37.5 hr/week)
Salary Range: $40,000 – $45,000 annually

Deadline to Apply: Until filled

The Fundraising Associate will work with the Development and Marketing Manager to assist in all stages of the Centre’s fundraising initiatives and administrative duties for the department.

• Assist in all stages of fundraising endeavors, including special initiatives and campaigns
• Assist in maintaining our fundraising files and databases
• Administration related to donor management, including thank you letters and website updates
• Perform prospect research for new donors and corporate partners to increase annual profit
• Attend meetings and events with community donors and partners and gain experience in developing new partnerships in the community
• Collaborate on the marketing strategy for the Centre’s fundraising and special events/campaigns
• Be familiar with the Centre’s programs and upcoming events
• Promote a positive image of Woodland Cultural Centre to the community and the public

• Experience working with excel, and working knowledge of basic excel formulas and functions
• Knowledge of relevant computer software (emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
• Good organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills
• Time management skills, and completion of assigned projects
• Able to work as a team as well as independently
• An understanding of the historical significance of the Centre
• Experience working on a fundraising campaign is an asset
• Experience working with CanadaHelps, or any donor management software is an asset
• Possess a knowledge of the Woodland Cultural Centre’s mandate, programs, services and resources

The Fundraising Associates’ regular hours are from 9-4:30, Monday-Friday, however some evenings or weekends will be required on occasion. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous organization, Indigenous applicants will be given preference. Applicants must have access to reliable transportation, and access to reliable internet in the case of working remotely.

If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to:

Woodland Cultural Centre
184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON N3S 2X2
Attn: Trisha Kelley
Development and Marketing Manager
(519) 759-2650 x 232
development@woodlandculturalcentre.ca.

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