EDUCATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMMING ASSISTANT (FULL TIME, CONTRACT)
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Hangar Flight Museum is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic candidate to join our team as an Education and Public Programming Assistant. This position will facilitate school groups, run youth programs, provide excellent customer service, and help visitors gain a deeper understanding of aviation and its history in Western Canada. Successful candidates should have at least one year of postsecondary education in history, anthropology, art, education, or museum studies and must be able to pass a police background check.
REPORTING
This position reports directly to the Education Manager and Public Programming Manager.
ORGANIZATION
The Hangar Flight Museum is a museum in northeast Calgary that aims to inspire dreams of flight. The Hangar Flight Museum will be a premiere destination to explore, engage, and experience the transformational power of flight. We are storytellers, stewarding and sharing the aviation history of Calgary and western Canada and its impact on our community. The collection holds rare and historically significant military and civilian aircraft.
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS:
This is a grant funded position, therefore the successful candidate must be between 18-29 years of age and must be a current student with intentions of returning to full-time studies in the fall.
Term of work: May 4 – August 22
Key Responsibilities
Program Delivery
- Deliver high-quality STEAM programming to students grades K – 5
- Lead public programs for a variety of ages that inspire dreams of flight
- Assist in special events, public programming, and customer service roles to help foster a warm welcoming and accessible environment
- Develop a personal project related to the education or public programming department that furthers the mission of the museum
- Collaborate with other members of the education staff to create and deliver high-quality programming for special events
Visitor Experience
- Assist visitors at the admissions desk and gift shop
- Assist the Event Manager with facility rental setup as necessary
- Keeping public spaces, gift shop storage, and volunteer kitchen tidy and organized
- Being featured on our social media channels with educational content
Skills and Abilities:
- Experience working with children, youth or seniors
- Ability to deliver exceptional interactive programs
- Cash Handling Experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent organization and time management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a small-team environment as well as independently
- Ability to present before small and large groups of all ages and backgrounds
- Ability to exercise good judgement and utilize problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing environment
- Proficiency in English with a secondary language considered an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite and/or Canva
- Criminal record check and Vulnerable Sector Search
Physical Demands:
- Standing on hard floors for long periods of time
- Moving boxes and other support material (supplies, displays, chairs, tables, boxes full of delicate artifacts, etc.)
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs
Salary
$18 per hour, 37.5hrs per week. Hours will mainly be 9AM-4:30PM. Regularly scheduled shifts include weekends.
Position closes February 25, 2026. To apply please send your resume and cover letter to education@thehangarmuseum.ca. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT (35HRS/WEEK, CONTRACT 8 WEEKS)
Purpose of the Position
The Fund Development Communications Assistant will focus on preparing all communication materials for Giving Day in early December, including storytelling, social media content, emails, graphics, and donor engagement assets. This role will work closely with the Fund Development Director to produce compelling content that highlights impact, programs, and donor stories. This role is ideal for a student interested in communications, digital marketing, graphic design, or fundraising campaigns.
Reporting
This position reports directly to the Fund Development Director.
Organization
The Hangar Flight Museum is a museum in northeast Calgary that aims to inspire dreams of flight. The Hangar Flight Museum will be a premiere destination to explore, engage, and experience the transformational power of flight. We are storytellers, stewarding and sharing the aviation history of Calgary and western Canada and its impact on our community. The collection holds rare and historically significant military and civilian aircraft.
Qualified Applicants
Canada Summer Jobs eligibility:
- Ages 15–30 at the start of employment
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
- Valid SIN and legally entitled to work in Canada Term of work: May 4 – August 22. This position is planned for May & June 2026.
Key Responsibilities
GIVING DAY CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT
- Assist in drafting Giving Day emails, social media posts, campaign messaging, and impact stories, in collaboration with the Social Media Coordinator.
- Create content calendars, graphic drafts, and promotional materials using Canva or similar tools.
- Help gather stories, quotes, and visuals from programs such as Fly Babies, education programs, and outreach initiatives.
STORYTELLING AND CONTENT CREATION:
- Draft donor profiles, program highlight stories, and short impact blurbs.
- Help produce short scripts or talking points for Giving Day videos or reels.
- Prepare Giving Day landing page copy drafts.
FUNDRAISING COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT:
- Assist in drafting stewardship emails, thank-you messaging, and follow-up content.
- Support the creation of Giving Day toolkits or shareable assets for board and staff.
EVENT AND OUTREACH SUPPORT:
- Offer basic support for summer programs and events where needed (photo gathering, content capture).
- Take photos and short video clips on-site for use in Giving Day promotions.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduated with or enrolled in a post-secondary program such as Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, Graphic Design, or similar.
Skills & Experience:
- Strong writing and storytelling skills.
- Experience creating content for social media or digital platforms.
- Comfortable with Canva or similar design software.
- Ability to work in a creative, fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Interest in nonprofit communications or fundraising is an asset.
Physical Demands
- Sitting for long periods of time
- Moving boxes and other support material (supplies, displays, chairs, tables, boxes full of delicate artifacts, etc.)
Salary
$18.00 per hour, 35hrs per week.
Position closes February 28, 2026. To apply please send your resume and cover letter to devdir@thehangarmuseum.ca. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
FUND DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH ASSISTANT (35HRS/WEEK, CONTRACT 8 WEEKS)
Purpose of the Position
The Fund Development Outreach Assistant will play a key role in preparing materials, outreach lists, and engagement strategies for The Hangar Flight Museum’s upcoming 51st Anniversary celebrations. This person will support vendor research, sponsorship coordination, event logistics, and community outreach efforts leading up to the winter event. This position is ideal for a student or young person interested in nonprofit event planning, stakeholder relations, and community engagement.
Reporting
This position reports directly to the Fund Development Director.
Organization
The Hangar Flight Museum is a museum in northeast Calgary that aims to inspire dreams of flight. The Hangar Flight Museum will be a premiere destination to explore, engage, and experience the transformational power of flight. We are storytellers, stewarding and sharing the aviation history of Calgary and western Canada and its impact on our community. The collection holds rare and historically significant military and civilian aircraft.
Qualified Applicants
Canada Summer Jobs eligibility:
- Ages 15–30 at the start of employment
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
- Valid SIN and legally entitled to work in Canada Term of work: May 4 – August 22. This position is planned for July and August 2026.
Key Responsibilities
ANNIVERSARY PLANNING AND LOGISTICS
- Assist in preparing and organizing materials for the 51st Anniversary celebration (e.g., décor concepts, vendor options, sponsorship decks, event layouts).
- Conduct research on potential in-kind vendors (rentals, décor, catering, photography, etc.).
- Support outreach to potential sponsors, partners, and in-kind donors by preparing call lists, drafting outreach emails, and organizing meeting notes.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT:
- Assist in preparing outreach materials and reaching out to community partners and past supporters.
- Support volunteer coordination preparation (roles, schedules, instructions) alongside the Volunteer Manager.
- Help compile stories, historical highlights, and artifacts information for anniversary-themed communications in collaboration with the Education and Collections teams.
EVENT PREPARATION SUPPORT:
- Assist with planning small pre-anniversary gatherings, tours, or donor engagement touchpoints.
- Support the creation of event signage mock-ups, décor mood boards, and layout planning documents.
COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT:
- Draft content for anniversary teasers, social media posts, and stakeholder updates in collaboration with the Social Media Coordinator.
- Support the creation of outreach letters and short write-ups for internal use.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduated with or enrolled in a post-secondary program such as Communications, Event Management, Museum Studies, Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, or similar.
Skills & Experience:
- Strong writing ability and attention to detail.
- Creative thinker with interest in events or design.
- Comfortable speaking with vendors and community partners.
- Good organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience with Canva or other simple design tools is an asset.
Physical Demands
- Sitting for long periods of time
- Moving boxes and other support material (supplies, displays, chairs, tables, boxes full of delicate artifacts, etc.)
Salary
$17.00 per hour, 35hrs per week.
Position closes February 28, 2026. To apply please send your resume and cover letter to devdir@thehangarmuseum.ca. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
