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ASSISTANT MANAGER - SUPERVISOR Click here to download and print

 

This position offers the opportunity for ongoing seasonal employment for the successful candidate. 

 

May 1, 2024 – October 13, 2024

Roles and responsibilities
• Full time position - 5 days a week - 10:00am – 5:00pm - minimum wage
• Responsible for daily operation of Fibre Market Place (store) and the Museum
• Overseeing and being a part of the sales team in selling to our customers.
• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Ensures the Fibre Market Place/Museum and staff are ready to open daily at 10:00am and close at 5:pm. (opened daily 7 days a week)
• Responsible for supervising and assisting in training volunteers and summer student.
• Ensures sales slips and cash balance daily
• Ensures volunteers and students follow the duties outlined in the “Job Description Summer Student and Volunteers”
• Ensures the Fibre Market Place, Museum and washrooms are kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Reports any staff issues /problems to the Vice-Chair or Treasurer
• Performs responsibilities as assigned by the Board


Requirements:
Supervisor and retail sales skills
Ability to work as part of a team, have leadership skills and problem-solving skills

 

Apply:  Deadline for applications - March 31, 2024
For more information contact:

Suzanne Conrod at 902-275-5222 or Sherry Chandler at 902-275-4743
Email Resume to hookedrugmuseum@gmail.com
Mail Resume to: Hooked Rug Museum of North America
9849 St. Margaret’s Bay Road
Queensland, NS B0J 1T0

 

Workshops and Fibre Events

Full information for each class can be found below. Please use this Registration Form.

Visit us at the Fibre Art Market to register and pay by cash, Debit, MasterCard, or Visa.

Or send an etransfer to hrmnaevents@gmail.com 

 

Workshops at the Hooked Rug Museum

Broomstick Lace with Liz Young - 13 May

Join Liz Young to learn this unique stitch, taught to Liz in Italy many years ago. Use this beautiful stitch to create a shawl or delicate baby blanket.

Full Information: Broomstick Lace 13 May

 

Beginner Punch Hooking with Kevin LeMoine - TWO available sessions!

27 June    

Curious about this quick and satisfying craft? Join us to learn from the always fun and creative, Kevin! 

Full Information: Beginner Punch Hooking June 27

28 August

Full information: Beginner Punch Hooking 28 August 

 

Two-Sided Punching with Kevin LeMoine - 28 & 29 June

Are you looking for a challenge? Come to this two-day class to focus and develop an incredible piece before your eyes. Not for the faint of crafting heart.

Full Information: Two-Sided Punching 28&29 June

 

Geometric Hit and Miss Pad with Liz Young - 7 July

Learn how to sequence your colours and hooking stitches to create a rhapsody of colour and style!

Full Information: Geometric Hit and Miss 7 July

 

Beginner Rug Hooking with Suzanne Conrod and Sherry Chandler - 18 & 19 July

join McGown-certified teachers, Suzanne and Sherry, to learn the basics of rug hooking.

Full Information: Beginner Rug Hooking 18 & 19 July 

  

Punching with Wool Strips with Kevin LeMoine - 29 August

Learn how to punch hook with Kevin, using hand-dyed and over-dyed wool strips to create a beautiful autumn-themed mat.

Full Information: Punching with Wool Strips 29 August 

 

Sampler Workshop with Kevin LeMoine - 30 August

Not sure what to do with all your punch needles and wool strips? Join Kevin for this special class where you'll have the chance to use all 8 Oxford Punch Needles and a variety of materials.

Full Information: Sampler Workshop 30 August

 

Diamond Geometric with Liz Young - 16 September

Explore the Aztec stitch and colour planning with Liz in this one and only class! 

Full Informationt: Diamond Geometric 16 September

  

Finishing Workshop with Patsy Gorveatte - 22 September

Learn how to finish up all those projects you've had so much fun creating!

Full Information: Finishing 22 September 

 

Fibre Day Hook-Ins

June 13 - Fibre Day

The fibre day hoook-ins are a wonderful chance to come together in community with other rug hookers and fibre artists and crafters. Lunch is included!

Full Information: Fibre Day Hook-In 13 June 

  

26 September - Fibre Day

Join us for the last event of the season and come together in community before the weather turns colder.

Full Information: Fibre Day Hook-In 26 September

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