This position is now filled (as of June 5). Thank you, all, who were considering working for the Cortes Museum.

Are you a young person between the ages of 17 and 30 who wants to develop solid skills, build their resume, earn a good wage, and enjoy their time on Cortes? Are you looking for summer employment? Or, would you happen to know someone who fits the description? This summer, Wild Cortes is offering this great summer position:

Curatorial Assistant/Host

• Where: Wild Cortes, Linnaea Education Centre
• Dates: Mid-June (flexible) through to the end of August
• Wage & Hours: $22.50/h, 30 hrs/wk
• Position: A hands-on opportunity ideal for learning and sharing knowledge about taxidermy, species at risk, and the natural history of Cortes Island. Candidates should be comfortable working with animal specimens. Computer skills are required, and all training will be provided.

Rustic Accommodation on Cortes Available

Funded by Canada Summer Jobs, this position provides an excellent opportunity to build skills tailored to future careers in museums, natural history centres, education, visitor services, event planning, and more! Do you have questions and want to chat? Rustic accommodation on Cortes is available. Call the museum at 250-935-6340 or email cimascortesmuseum.com.

For more information about Cortes Island Museum and Wild Cortes, please visit our website at https://www.cortesmuseum.com, our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CimasCortes, and our Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/cortesislandmuseum.