Museum Programs Development Intern

Hourly wage: $20.00/hour

Location: Heritage Schoolhouse Museum & Archives (located at 21 Renfrew Dr, Markham, ON L3R 8H3)

Anticipated Contract Details: September 21, 2026 to March 12, 2027

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) supports a flexible working culture and currently provides the opportunity for employees to work from home in addition to working in the office for some positions. The YRDSB implemented Working From Home Guidelines to facilitate this work option. Please note, this does not apply for school based positions. For this position hybrid work arrangements are permitted on Fridays only, pending review and formal approval.

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) Museum & Archives is seeking a Museum Programs Development Intern (Young Canada Works) to support the research, development, and delivery of culturally responsive and curriculum-aligned educational programming. This role contributes to the Museum’s ongoing efforts to decolonize its programming and elevate diverse local histories.

For further information regarding this position, please email .

The Intern will support the continued implementation of No. 2 Construction Battalion resources, including the launch of a new outreach exhibit and education kit developed in collaboration with families and descendants of Battalion members. This work will align with the mandatory Ontario curriculum expectations for Grades 7, 8, and 10. The Intern will also contribute to the research and co-production of a collaborative exhibition and educational initiative, and continue to research and integrate York Region women’s histories, particularly women’s contributions during and following the World Wars, into Museum programming and collections.

The ideal candidate will be aligned with YRDSB’s commitment to disrupting systemic racism and advancing the recommendations of the Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy and the Indigenous Education and Equity Strategy. They will demonstrate strong research and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with primary sources. The candidate must be an empathetic and effective communicator, both orally and in writing. Work will take place at the Museum, in the community, and occasionally remotely, requiring flexibility based on program and system needs.

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct primary research at local museums, archives and other cultural institutions, specifically researching local histories and personal stories, with a specific focus on local previously underrepresented histories.
• Meet and collaborate with YRDSB Museum & Archives staff to determine the implementation of the new No.2 Construction Battalion Education Kit. Ensure that the final resources and objectives align with the new mandatory Ontario Black History curriculum expectations (to be released).
• Produce new resources, such as teacher inquiry packs from research, through an anti-racist and anti-oppression lens.
• Co-plan and co-create with teachers, curriculum consultants, the FNMI team and administrators as to the scope and content of the research.
• Assist with project administrative tasks and assignments which may include: monitoring and responding to phone and email queries, scheduling, and liaising with teachers.
• Lead and engage with students during in-person and outreach teaching of the Museum & Archives programming.
• Work as an active member of the Museum & Archives team.
• Attend meetings and other professional development sessions/training as required.
• To perform other duties as assigned, which may include the organization and cataloging of artifacts and archival materials.
  
  

Qualifications

• Be a graduate from a post-secondary institution, with a degree in history, public history, museum studies or a related field.
• A strong interest in education/museum programming and working with students.
• Have excellent English verbal and written communication skills. French is an asset.
• Have effective computer skills with standards such as Word, Excel and Google Suite, but also good skills with social media. Familiarity with collections management software is an asset.
• Be detail oriented, with excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable working as part of a small team.
• Prior experience with historic research in museums, libraries and archives strongly preferred.
• Have a valid Drivers Licence and access to a vehicle
• As required by the YCW-BCH grant requirements, the Intern must be between 16 to 30 years of age at the start of the internship, are a college or university graduate, are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible); and are legally entitled to work in Canada with a valid social insurance number. Priority will be given to graduates who have not previously participated in YCW internship programs.
  
  

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The York Region District School Board (YRDSB) believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of students and communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive Board-community.

Therefore, in pursuit of the Board’s values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Board’s priorities, goals and principles outlined in the . Candidates who have strong racial literacy practices and a commitment to dismantling anti-racism, anti-oppression, and creating identity-affirming spaces, in order to intentionally disrupt racist and hateful acts.

We Actively Encourage Applications From Members Of Groups With Historical And/or Current Barriers To Sovereignty, Equity, Including, But Not Limited To

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);
• South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
  
  

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

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We also recognize the duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with the principles of dignity, individualization and inclusion, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process, such as skills assessments, written practicum, presentation, interview, etc. If an accommodation is required, requests can be made in advance of any stage of the recruitment process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by the Recruitment and Retention Team. Please make this request to or a member of the Recruitment Team. If this position is a school based LTO/Contract Teaching position, please email the Principal directly to request the accommodation to be made at the school in collaboration with Human Resource Services, Disability Management Team.

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Important Information For CUPE 1734 Members

LA.11.7 Those twelve (12) month employees filling vacancies as a result of their applying to a job posting are to remain twelve (12) months at their position. Ten (10) month employees are to remain in their position until the end of the school year. This requirement can be waived with permission from the Superintendent responsible for Human Resource Services. This does not prevent employees from applying for a position or from applying for a promotion during the twelve (12) month period.

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