Lang Pioneer Village Museum Seasonal Staff (NUG-26-16)

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Posting Details:

• Application Deadline: Thursday June 18, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon)
• Position Status: Full-Time Seasonal Contract
• Contract Length: late June/early July - September 6, 2026
• Current Vacancies: 1 vacancy
• Hourly Rate: $18.28 per hour (effective January 1, 2026)
• Hours per Week: 30
• Position Location: Lang Pioneer Village Museum (104 Lang Road, Keene). Please be advised that we are not accessible through public transportation.
• Position Group:  Non-Union, Seasonal
• Competition #:  NUG-26-16
• Job Description:  Lang Pioneer Village Museum Seasonal Staff

What you’ll do:
Embark on a journey through time as a seasonal worker at Lang Pioneer Village Museum, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering an immersive living history experience of exceptional quality! This dynamic seasonal role invites individuals to be one of the faces of the Museum, actively participating in customer service and making each visitor's experience truly memorable.

• Interpret History: Engage visitors through interpretations to the public of 19th century residences and businesses, including live demonstrations of historic crafts, cooking, baking, trades & activities.
• Ensure Authenticity: Wear era-appropriate attire and receive training on heritage demonstrations and trades to create an immersive living history experience.
• Interact with the Public: Conduct tours and participate in heritage programming, for both small and large groups of visitors, and take on tasks within historical buildings, retail spaces, and food services areas.  
• Behind the Scenes Tasks: Assisting with cleaning duties required in all the different buildings and helping with any tasks required for special events.

In accordance with County Policy, a Vulnerable Sector Check that is acceptable to the County will be required as a condition of employment.

Selection Process: Get ready to showcase your skills! The selection process is expected to kick off late June/early July. Keep a close eye on your email to ensure you don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. 

This job is for you if…

• Passion for History: You would love the opportunity to historic skills and knowledge with the general public.
• Customer Service: You prioritize the needs of visitors and customers, and have no hesitation helping out with sales, cash handling, shopkeeping, and more.
• Weekend Work: You are happy to work weekends throughout the summer.
• Flexibility: You want to try something new everyday and jump right in when asked to switch tasks.
• Initiative: You enjoy staying busy and believe no task is too small in order for a business to run smoothly.
• Perks: You are interested in wearing an authentic attire and working outdoors!
• Benefits: You want to work for an organization that offers OMERS pension enrollment.
• Culture: You thrive in a collaborative team environment with a focus on growth and professional development opportunities. Wellness in the workplace is important to you, and you enjoy attending events, lunch-and-learns and more!
• Community: You take pride in serving a community that offers a diverse landscape, tourist attractions, a booming downtown scene, a lively arts community, and a strong local business sector.

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For more information on our selection process and fraud alert information, please see our Careers Page . If you believe someone is impersonating Peterborough County or conducting fraudulent recruitment activity, please contact us immediately at View email address on peterboroughcounty.applytojob.com .
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Accessibility: Peterborough County embraces diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive workplace! 
If you require this information in an accessible format or would like a copy of the full job description, please contact the People Services Department at View email address on peterboroughcounty.applytojob.com. Candidates invited to participate in the selection process will be provided a full copy of the job description.