About this role
                                                                                                                2026-69   PART-TIME MUSEUM ATTENDANT (1 vacancy) Reporting to:   Manager of Culture & Museum Curator Department:   Culture (Museum) Classification: PERMANENT Part Time; Unionized Salary Range: $17.60 - $19.72/hour as per Schedule “A” Hours of Work: As per CA. Starting Date: As soon as possible Application Deadline:  No later than 4:00 p.m. September 4, 2026 Why City of Woodstock? Known as the Friendly-City, Woodstock is located in the heart of Oxford County and blends big city conveniences with a small-town feel. With a growing population of over 50,000 welcoming citizens, Woodstock residents place high value on our small-town atmosphere, while enjoying urban amenities. The city is a great place to call home with amazing parks and trails, fantastic amenities as well as wonderful arts and cultural facilities. At the crossroads of highways 401 and 403, Woodstock has a thriving manufacturing sector and opportunities in agriculture, education and healthcare and convenient access to communities across Southwestern Ontario. Visitors can enjoy the city’s many festivals and delight in the many local shops and restaurants in Downtown Woodstock. When you work for the City, you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle. Other great benefits to working at the City of Woodstock: Join a growing and dynamic organization offering rewarding careers, Competitive Wages, Option to join a Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) where employee contributions are matched by the City, Training opportunities to support you in this role, And a great working environment for individuals committed to making a difference, just to name a few. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for front desk visitor services with a particular focus on being the on-site staff member for rentals and weekends: Facilitates public access to the building and provides security. Conducts opening and closing procedures for the building. Monitors the public while in the building. Conducts retail sales from the gift shop and facilitates class registrations.  Assists in the set-up and take down for programs/rentals and is present for the duration of events. Programs and coordinates various programs (e.g. lectures, tours, bus trips, and concerts): Attends and sets up events/equipment and introduces programs or speakers. Compiles and maintains program records and statistics. Conducts general tours and tours for special interest groups. Books and schedules tours. Compiles and maintains tour statistics. Presents programs for child and adult classes/workshops: Registers participants and maintains records. May be required to evaluate the success of classes/workshops and individual instructors. Qualifications: Essential Grade 12 or equivalent and/or relevant experience will be considered. Experience dealing with computerized retail transactions. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Demonstrated ability to address a large group in a tour or sessions. Preferred Standard First Aid, CPR/AED an asset. An interest in History/Museums is an asset. Working Conditions: Usual public office conditions. Subject to frequent interruptions. May sometimes be required