ABOUT THE MUSEUM

Employment Opportunities

Archives and Collection Assistant
Job location: Nelson, BC
35 hours per well for 15 weeks
Hourly wage: $21.00
Start Date: May 19, 2026. This position is dependent on funding.

The Archives and Collections Assistant will support the work of Jean-Philippe Stienne, Archivist and Collections Manager at NMAG, in developing archival digitization resources and in supporting the development of the reconciliation and repatriation framework for the archives. This position includes additional support to other museum departments in cultural heritage research and visitor services, furthering the museum’s mandate to ensure a welcoming space dedicated to diversity and inclusivity.

Candidates must meet Young Canada Works eligibility requirements, including: Full-time student completing studies for the summer and returning to full-time studies in September 2026 at an accredited postsecondary institution.

Deadline for applications: Friday, April 24, 2026
For more information and a full job description, contact Jennifer Neal Dunkerson, Executive Director, director@nelsonmuseum.ca. No phone calls, please.

Community Information Officer
Job location: Nelson, BC
35 hours per well for 12 weeks
Hourly wage: $21.00
Start Date: June 6, 2026. This position is dependent on funding.

The Community Information Officer will be an active member of the NMAG team and will be responsible for distributing museum and community information to locals and tourists who engage with the museum during the summer months when attendance is at its highest. The position will involve coordinating information from museum staff as well as from various local and regional sources for the benefit of visitors, and ensuring well-informed customer service when handling admissions, retail transactions, and
membership registrations.

Candidates must meet all Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements, including being between 15 and 30 years old.

Deadline for applications: Friday, April 24, 2026
For more information and a full job description, contact Jennifer Neal Dunkerson, Executive Director, director@nelsonmuseum.ca. No phone calls, please.

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Mission and Vision

The Nelson and District Museum, Archives, Art Gallery and Historical Society (the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery) is a registered Canadian charity and is governed by a Board of Directors. The board is guided by the Mission, Vision, Mandate, and Core Values of the organization.

Mission: An inclusive society inspired by the convergence of art and history.

Vision: To be a cultural hub that provides integrative art and regional history programs to encourage new perspectives and foster a collaborative community.

Mandate: The purpose of the Nelson and District Museum, Archives, Art Gallery and Historical Society is to run a sustainable, integrated organization that actively promotes, through exhibitions and programming, the knowledge, appreciation and understanding of history and art.

Core Values

Quality: We provide the highest quality visitor experiences, public services, and stakeholder relationships.

Accessibility: We provide an accessible and inclusive public museum, archives and art gallery.

Stewardship: We maintain strong relationships with our members and stakeholders and emphasize the care of our collection and archives.

Leadership: We are accountable to our visitors, our members, our employees, and our other stakeholders. We are committed to providing innovative delivery of a sustainable museum, archives and art gallery.