Education Assistant Summer Student

Company: Woodland Cultural Centre

Job Title: Education Assistant Summer Student
Duration: May 4, 2026 through August 23, 2026 - 16 weeks
Wages: $20.00/hour, 35 hours/week (5 days/week - typically Monday to Friday, some evenings and weekends)

Job Purpose:
The Assistant will work in conjunction with the Cultural Interpreters in ensuring the quality of programming and providing positive visitor experiences. They will be supporting the development and facilitation of a Summer Camp, supporting in-person tours and centre-wide events and creating an inventory of kits for programming.

Responsibilities:
• Research and become familiar with the Education program
• Research Hodinohsho:ni culture and practices and the history of Residential Schools
• Participate in training as deemed appropriate by their direct supervisor
• Facilitate in-person tours and workshops as determined by their direct supervisor
• Assist with tour and workshop preparation and Centre-wide events and activities
• Organize supplies and build kits for workshops and programming
• Assist in development and facilitation of youth Summer Camp
• Ensure Education office space is maintained in a satisfactory manner
• Complete other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:
• 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

The successful candidate will be required to complete a vulnerable sector check (cost covered by WCC) and must have reliable transportation to Woodland.
This position is generously funded by The Ontario Trillium Foundation.

If interested, please apply with a cover letter, resume, and two references by April 10th, 2026 to:

Woodland Cultural Centre
184 Mohawk Street, Brantford ON N3S 2X2
519 759-2650
administration@woodlandculturalcentre.ca
Job Posting - Education

This position will be working within the former Mohawk Institute Residential School building. Due to the sensitive nature of the space, some applicants may feel
uncomfortable. Candidates selected for an interview will also have a brief tour of the building to ensure they will be comfortable working there.