Museum Events Coordinator

Position Details

• Department: Community Services Department—Museum
• Job Type: Part-Time
• Hourly Rate: $24.90 to $30.29
• Hours of Work: Up to 26 hours per week, including days, evenings and weekends
• Location: Grimsby
• Posting Date: August 19, 2026
• Posting Number: 34-2026

The Portfolio

Reporting to the Museum Manager/Curator, the Museum Events Coordinator is responsible for organizing special events at the Grimsby Museum including planning, implementation and marketing. The Museum Assistant will also support operations at the Grimsby Museum gift shop including clerical duties, exhibition development, design, and collections management.

The Candidate

As a candidate for this position, you have a degree or diploma in Business, Event Management, Communications, Public Relations or Museum Studies. You have two (2) years of experience working in a museum or heritage environment and one (1) year of event planning and social media marketing experience. You are proficient in the use of common social media and web-based applications (Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.), and advanced communication, time management and organizational skills. Previous experience providing work direction and leading projects/initiatives is considered an asset.

Working for the Town of Grimsby

The Town of Grimsby offers candidates for this position a competitive employment package that includes an hourly rate between $24.90 and $30.29. This position will work up to 26 hours per week, including days, evenings and weekends.

The Town of Grimsby is a progressive employer committed to supporting employees’ work-life balance while also fulfilling business goals and providing a high-performance work environment. The Town also supports the health and wellness of our employees; a commitment that is demonstrated through free access to Town recreation facilities for employees.

Employee Perks

• Complimentary access to recreation facilities, including the fitness centre
• Corporate training and career development programs to support lifelong learning
• A collaborative, inclusive workplace that values innovation and service excellence
• Opportunities to engage with the community and make a meaningful impact
• Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and contributions
• A secure pension plan to support long-term financial well-being

More than a job. A place to grow, belong, and thrive.

If you are excited by this opportunity, we are excited to hear from you! We invite you to submit your application to hr@grimsby.ca. Please quote the posting number in the subject line. A full job description can be found below or visit www.grimsby.ca under “Career Opportunities”.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Consistent with our values and corporate culture, the Town of Grimsby is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection experience, and work environment. The Town of Grimsby will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment process up to the point of undue hardship. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources (hr@grimsby.ca) to make appropriate arrangements.

The Town of Grimsby may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the recruitment process. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.

Be advised that the Town of Grimsby’s Human Resources department frequently audits resumes of internal and external applicants to validate the accuracy and trustworthiness of information provided. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may result in disqualification. Internal applicants may be subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Job Posting

Museum Events Coordinator
Community Services Department—Museum

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate special events for the Grimsby Museum including Canada Day, festivals, fundraising initiatives, partnership programs, special opening events and community programs.
• Purchasing required materials, equipment and services for events.
• Coordinate day-of event activities including promotion, coordination of staff and volunteers, logistics and event supervision.
• Perform post-event evaluations to highlight and review results of programming efforts, overall impact, and identify areas of improvement for future events.
• Review submitted expenses and ensures all expenses are within budget and revenue projections are met.
• Create and facilitate marketing and promotional materials for Museum activities associated with exhibitions, special events, general awareness, and educational programs.
• Create social media content and user engagement reports on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
• Design, create and distribute the Museum’s monthly newsletter.