Costume Coordinator (NUG-26-03)

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Posting Details:

• Application Deadline: Monday February 2, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon)
• Position Status: Part-time, permanent 
• Estimated Start Date: April 2026
• Current Vacancies: 1 vacancy 
• Hourly Rate: $30.56/hr. - $35.95/hr.  (rate effective October 1, 2025)
• Hours per Week: Tuesday-Thursday, every week year round. Due to the nature of work, the schedule of hours may fluctuate to meet operational requirements, including evenings, holidays, and weekends. 
• 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-26-03

What you'll do:

• Costume Creation: Research, purchase, and/or draft patterns for costumes and grade patterns into required sizes for museum staff and volunteers. Sew, alter and create period authentic costume pieces for wearing.
• Volunteer Coordination: Coordinate and direct volunteers related to costuming requirements of the Museum. 
• Costume Maintenance: Catalogue costumes and ensure any mending and laundering is complete for standard wear-and-tear.  Ensure each staff member and volunteer has costumes that work well for them.
• Item and Prop Production: Design and create items for Museum Gift Shop sale and assist other staff and volunteers creatively to do the same.  
• Demonstrate 19^th Century Lifestyle: Teach museum staff and volunteers historic skills such as spinning, sewing, candle making, etc. Assist with out-reach and educational programs, such as sewing workshops. 

• Our non-negotiables: You have an educational background in business and/or a vocational knowledge of 19^th century clothing styles and construction, and a valid Ontario driver's license, with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Experience: You have 2 years of related experience in dressmaking/pattern making, costuming, arts and crafts, needlework, or metal work, along with a demonstrated ability to transform a concept or picture into a pattern and costume. 
• Creativity: You excel at generating creative solutions to work situations by playing with different concepts and ideas to reach your end goal.
• Interpersonal Skills: You enjoy interacting with others and would love the opportunity to work with and guide volunteers in assisting with the Museum's costuming requirements. 
• Perks: You have a passion for history and would love the chance to grow and learn more about the 19^th century. You enjoy working with knowledgeable and passionate volunteers. 
• Benefits: You want to work for an organization that offers access to an employee assistance program, and OMERS pension enrollment to set you up for the future!
• 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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