Administrative/Volunteer Coordinator (NUG-26-02)

We're on the lookout for top-tier talent to join our upper-tier municipality! If you're ready to take your career to new heights, learn from some of the best local government experts, or are just interested in being a part of positive work culture, where opportunities for growth and career advancement exist - we want to hear from you! Seize the opportunity to contribute to a future that will leave a lasting impact for generations. Take action today by applying and join us in shaping tomorrow together! 

Posting Details:

• Application Deadline: Monday February 2, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon)
• Position Status: Full-time, temporary contract
• Estimated Contract Length: March 2026 - March 2027 
• Current Vacancies: 1 vacancy 
• Hourly Rate: $31.84/hr. - $37.46/hr.  (rate effective October 1, 2025)
• Hours per Week: 35 hours per week. 
• Position Location: Lang Pioneer Village Museum (Keene, Ontario). Please be advised that this location is not accessible through public transportation.
• Position Group: Non-Union Group
• Competition #: NUG-26-02

What you'll do:

• Office Administration: Perform a variety of administrative functions such as assisting with grant writing, responding to public inquiries via phone and email, posting and circulating documents, and data entry. Draft meeting minutes and correspondence. Assist with updates on the Lang Pioneer Village Museum website and social media accounts. 
• Volunteer Coordination: Develop a network of community associations to promote volunteering at the museum. Recruit new volunteers, then coordinate their training and schedules. Plan and organize volunteer appreciation activities. 

• Our non-negotiables: You have post secondary education in Business Administration, Museum Management, or a related field, and a valid Ontario driver's license. 
• Experience: You have at least one (1) year of experience in a museum or administrative setting, with either previous experience or a desire to work with volunteers. 
• Detail-Oriented: You excel at detail-heavy tasks, and thoroughly double check your work to ensure accuracy and consistency. 
• Interpersonal Skills: You enjoy working with a variety of stakeholders, and are excited at the opportunity to grow the museum's volunteer program! You're ready to jump right in and get to know our current volunteers, while working to find great opportunities for them to enjoy. 
• Benefits: You want to work for an organization that offers paid time off, OMERS pension enrollment, access to an employee assistance program, and a benefits package that includes health and dental. 
• 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.

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! 

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