Wednesday, March 6, 2024

We Are Hiring: Summer 2024!

 

Cartoon note pinned to a wall with a thumbtack. Text reads "We Are Hiring! Museum Assistants. Please send your resume, cover letter, and two references to admiraltyhouse@mountpearl.ca"

Job title: Museum Assistant

Organization: Admiralty House Communications Museum
Location: 365 Old Placentia Road, Mount Pearl, NL
Type: 16 weeks
Wage: $16.00/hour
Hours: 35 hours/week
Positions Available: 4 (Two through Canada Summer Jobs, two through Young Canada Works)

* These positions are contingent upon the receipt of funding. *

Job Summary

Admiralty House Communications Museum is a small non-profit museum based out of Mount Pearl. Located in the historic HM Wireless Station, we strive to preserve the history and culture of the area and of the people who lived here. We also offer tours, group programs, and a roster of events so that both tourists and members of the community can visit and learn about the local history.

Admiralty House Communications Museum is looking for creative, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing engaging and entertaining experiences to educate the public on our community’s heritage. A Museum Assistant is responsible for accepting admission, providing tours to visitors, and assisting in upcoming events, programs, and projects.


Qualifications

An ideal candidate:
  • Has completed a minimum of one year post-secondary education in a relevant field
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Works well independently and in a team environment
  • Is able to reliably commute to and from work for scheduled shifts
  • Is able to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check certificate prior to starting their employment
  • Experience in hospitality and tourism is considered an asset
  • Experience working with seniors or youth is considered an asset
  • Spoken French skills is considered an asset

Applications for the Museum Assistant must contain a cover letter, a resume, and a minimum of two references. Applications must be submitted through email to admiraltyhouse@mountpearl.ca with the subject line "Job Application: Museum Assistant."

Pending funding approval, these positions are funded in part through the Canada Summer Jobs program and the Young Canada Works program. All applicants must meet the current eligibility criteria for the program that funds their position. Please read the following sections carefully and inform us when submitting your application which funder(s) you are eligible under.


Saturday, October 28, 2023

Holiday Market 2023

 ☃️ Our third annual Holiday Market is a go! ☃️

We have a selection of amazing vendors lined up for each night with a fantastic blend of anything and everything you could imagine at a market! 🎁 Come find the perfect gift or that little mid-fall pick-me-up you need–nay–deserve!

We we will be open on Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18 from 6:30-9:00PM! Admission is free, but we will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items for Community Care Mount Pearl, who stocks community pantries across Mount Pearl.

Take a look at some of our amazing vendors!

Apple Mountain - The Essentials of Happiness


Apple Mountain - The Essentials of Happiness is a small-batch Bath and Body company based in Conception Bay South. Kristine specializes in high-quality skincare products that are creative, colorful, and gentle enough for the whole family - plus they smell great too! This market will feature hand-painted seasonal bath bombs, whipped soaps, sugar scrubs, body butters, bar soaps, hand washes, lip balms and more. (Apple Mountain's products contain no sulfates, no parabens and no phthalates. 98% of Apple Mountain's products are vegan-friendly.)

Check out their Facebook HERE! They will be at our market on November 17th and 18th!

Cakes by Nevaeh



Cakes by Nevaeh is an at-home cake business specializing in custom buttercream cakes and cupcakes. Offering a variety of flavours and designs for all your celebration needs. This Holiday Market you can expect to see many Christmas-themed cupcakes with allergy-friendly options!

Check out their Instagram HERE! They will be at our market on November 18th!


Creations by Brianna

Creations By Brianna offers a wide range of personalized items based out of Paradise. We follow the latest trends to bring you uniquely designed cups, bookmarks, tote bags, apparel and more. This market we will be bringing some of our favourite designs as well as our new holiday designs so you can find the perfect personalized gift.

Check out their Instagram HEREThey will be at our market on November 17th!

Cut.and.Grind

Cut.and.Grind is a Mount-Pearl-based business, making stained glass decorations and charcuterie boards. They love creating handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces for people to put in their homes.

Check out their Instagram HEREThey will be at our market on November 18th!


Engen Books


Engen Books is Newfoundland and Labrador's top publisher of genre fiction. Since 2007, Engen Books has specialized in bringing science fiction, fantasy, horror, and thrillers by local authors to market. Our team is looking forward to bringing selections from our vast library of content to shoppers at Admiralty House, including hot new releases, seasonal favourites, and selections from our expanded catalogue of non-fiction and poetry.

Check out their website HERE! They will be at our market on November 17th and 18th!

Light Minded Collection


Light Minded Collection is a hand made candle small business out of Paradise. We sell coconut soy wax candles, and for this market we will be bringing a mixture of Christmas/Winter inventory and our Signature Collection as well!

Check out their Instagram HERE! They will be at our market on November 17th!

Mavoureen Designs


Mavoureen Designs is a Newfoundland-based jewelry and craft business. We make handcrafted jewelry, cards featuring hand-drawn Newfoundland flowers, and other items. The market at the annex will feature a number of different holiday jewelry designs and seasonal craft items along with regularly featured items.

Check out their Instagram HEREThey will be at our market on November 17th and 18th!

Robyn's Nest Crafted Goods


Robyn's Nest Crafted Goods is a St. John's based fiber goods business that focuses on unique sewn and crocheted items. At this market, they will have new holiday products along with their regular line up of items.

Check out their Facebook HERE! They will be at our market on November 17th and 18th!

Rockateer Treats


Rockateer Treats is Atlantic Canada's only freeze-dried candy storefront! They have only the highest quality and largest selection of freeze dried confections. They will be bringing all of their top Christmas sellers, the perfect stocking stuffers!

Check out their Facebook HERE! They will be at our market on November 17th and 18th!

Snowflakie Designs


Snowflakie Designs is a Mount Pearl based, hand knit, crochet and machine knit craft vendor. I have a twin sister that makes some of the items as well. My biggest sellers are small stuffed animals, faux fur pom pom hats and mittens. For this market I will have some Christmas stockings, baby hats and stuffed animals.

Check out their Facebook HERE! They will be at our market on November 17th and 18th!

Stalactites Designs


Based out of St. John's,
Amal weaves beautifully intricate macramé pieces, from plant hangers to key chains, all can find a piece to fall in love with. They use several variations in technique and macramé cord size to ensure that each piece shows off its distinct personality.

Check out their Facebook HERE! They will be at our market on November 17th and 18th!

Sue's Art Creations


Sue's Art Creations is a locally owned small business started by myself, Sue, & assisted by my husband Roy. I source my materials to be as much Newfoundland/Canadian products in my pieces where I can. My pieces include: 1. Driftwood 2. Needle-Felted Items 3. Specialty/Season fitted items

Check out their Facebook HERE! They will be at our market on November 17th and 18th!

Friday, August 18, 2023

Team Addition!

 

Please welcome the newest addition to our team, Rebecca! 


Hi everyone, my name is Rebecca. I am very passionate about the preservation of both local history/culture as well as nature. I recently graduated from MUN with a BSc in Biology with a concentration in Ecology and Conservation. I love doing research and sharing the things I learn with the people around me. In my spare time I do wildlife photography and crochet, and I always love a good film. I’m super excited to be at the Admiralty House this summer and I can’t wait to learn about and share this piece of Newfoundland’s history!

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Another New Staff Person!

Please welcome our newest Museum Assistant, Nora!





I’m Nora (she/her) and this will be my first summer working in the Admiralty House Communications Museum! I have a huge fascination with history and science which has led me to become involved with various educational centres in the city. I love learning and I’m constantly searching for ways to expand my knowledge about the history and culture in Newfoundland and around the world. In my spare time you can find me hiking, baking or taking care of my many plants. I’m very excited to be a part of the Admiralty House team this summer!

Thursday, June 1, 2023

More New Staff!

We have a new staff person who has joined us! 


Please welcome our new Museum Assistant, Laura Kelly!




Laura's interest in heritage comes from a belief that it's stories that tell us who we are, remind us where we're from, and will carry on what's important to us long into the future. It is this belief that inspired Laura to study Folklore at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She's excited for the opportunity to share the many stories housed in the museum with guests this summer.




Thursday, May 18, 2023

New Team Additions!

Hello everyone! My name is Megan Webb and I am the new Museum Manager at Admiralty House Communications Museum. I worked at Admiralty House back in 2021 as a student and then came back and started this new position back in January. It has been a whirlwind getting myself re-oriented with the Museum and community of Mount Pearl, but I am so excited to see where this opportunity takes me and how I can give back to the Museum and community. 

What better way to celebrate International Museum Day than to introduce everyone to the new additions to our team! 

A photograph of Museum Manager Megan Webb standing in a gazebo



I will start us off. I have a decade of experience working in the Heritage industry through museums, archaeology, archives, and built heritage. I have a BA in Archaeology and an MA in Folklore from Memorial University of Newfoundland. In my spare time I love listening to a good audio book and trying new recipes. 






Please welcome our new Museum Assistant, Rheannyn! 

A photograph of a beagle in a harness


Rheannyn originally became interested in history because she loves knowing where we come from and how we got there, this also lends itself to why she studied Archaeology alongside History during her undergrad at MUN. This is Rheannyn’s second summer with Admiralty House and her favourite exhibit in the museum is the Florizel, specifically the recreation of the Marconi Room on the Florizel. She believes interactive spaces in museums are very important for accessibility, engagement, and creating interest in learning.




We would also like to welcome our new groundskeeper, Alex! 


Hey! My name is Alex, and I'm the new summer groundskeeper at Admiralty. Two things I love doing the most is going on nature walks or hikes, and tending to my plants. An interesting fact about me would be that I can play most classical instruments such as violin, cello, accordion, trumpet, horn, and flute! I'm looking forward to meeting all of our new and recurring visitors. 

Friday, November 25, 2022

Holiday Market - November 30th and December 1st

Our Holiday Market is back again! This year there will be vendors in both the Museum and the Annex at 365 Old Placentia Road, Mount Pearl. The market will be open on November 30th and December 1st, from 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM both nights. There will be a $2 per person admission charge at the door.

While you're here, take a little time for yourself and join the Association for the Arts in Mount Pearl at the Creativity Café! No actual creativity required but feel free to relax by trying one of their low-key, no pressure creative activities while you have a cup of hot chocolate and a quick snack!

We have an amazing lineup: some will be returning from last year and some will be new faces at our Holiday Market!

Friday, October 28, 2022

Seeking Vendors!

 


    Admiralty House Communications Museum and the Association for the Arts in Mount Pearl are partnering to host our second annual Holiday Market! Here is what you need to know as a vendor:

  • It will run the evenings of November 30th and December 1st. Doors open to vendors at 5:45 PM both nights. Doors will be open to the public from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (9:15 PM last call, 9:30 PM closeout time).
  • 6ft tables are $20 per night (you can just pay us on the night of). You are welcome to book for one or both nights, just let us know when you apply! All tables will be in a temperature-controlled indoor environment with plenty of electrical access and wifi available.
  • We have space for 22 vendors this year, so book while spaces last!
  • The Association for the Arts in Mount Pearl will be hosting their Creativity Café and serving hot chocolate out of the AAMP Studio throughout the event as well!
To let us know you are interested in a spot, please fill out our application form HERE! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at admiralyhouse@mountpearl.ca or at 709-748-1124!

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Common Threads: The Art, Craft and Aesthetic of Mount Pearl Punk

 


MPxHC illustration by Erin Slaney

Much like the wide and eclectic musical spectrum that is covered by the broad term of "punk rock", the style and aesthetic of the subculture is innovative and diverse. The relationship of punk rock music and fashion is a particularly complicated one. Attitudes of anti-materialism, nonconformity and utilitarian anti-fashion have long been a part of the many decades of the punk movement. Yet, on the contrary, many elements from the various eras of punk rock aesthetic have become so iconic that they continue to influence and infiltrate many aspects of mainstream fashion and popular culture.

In the history of punk rock from Newfoundland & Labrador, the heaping contributions from kids in Mount Pearl have created much more than just music. For multiple decades of Mount Pearl punk, there are two prevalent relationships that help stitch together the multiple eras and scenes of the music community: the influence of skateboarding culture, and a D.I.Y mentality and ethos. These two elements have long influenced the direction of the style, art and presentation of local punk.


Monday, February 28, 2022

Battle of the Bands: Punk Rock at the Mount Pearl Frosty Festival

Blog post by Kris Hamlyn of Secret East



Yesterday's Hero live at the Battle of the Bands at the Glacier, February 2005. Event photo from the City of Mount Pearl's Frosty Festival collection.

When you think of the Mount Pearl Frosty Festival, punk rock music may not be the first thing that comes to mind. The association between a family friendly festival of winter events and loud and raucous music may seem unlikely, but unlikely is a common theme that runs throughout the history of Mount Pearl punk. Our Punk Rock Pearl series has set out to archive the prolific decades of punk music to emerge from this city's youth, as well as highlight the overlooked influence that this music has had on the larger music scene in Newfoundland & Labrador. As a subculture that has been prominent for so many years, it is inevitable that this underground music movement would seep onto the stages of Mount Pearl’s more mainstream events.

Punk music and the Mount Pearl Frosty Festival is more than just an unexpected connection. In fact, it is actually one of the few common threads that connects the various generations of the city's young punk musicians. This binding thread takes the form of the Frosty Festival’s annual Battle of the Bands event. For over three decades, the Battle of the Bands showcase has continuously provided a rare platform for adolescent musicians to exhibit their art on a local stage. The all ages gigs that Mount Pearl punk bands played throughout the years mostly took place in St. John's, but the Frosty Festival's Battle of the Bands was a yearly opportunity for these kids to make some noise — and in some cases cause a little bit of trouble — in their own backyard.


Friday, February 4, 2022

Big Sounds From a Small City: The Music of Mount Pearl Punk

Blog Post by Kris Hamlyn of the Secret East

The Ridiculice - Last Out Cassette EP (2004)
Punk rock is a term that has grown and evolved in our musical vernacular for almost five decades. The once niche genre has progressively become a categorical umbrella with a spectrum of style and sound that is almost as broad as rock music itself. In the true nature of defying norms, pushing boundaries, and challenging listeners, punk music continues to find ways to reinvent and reimagine itself as an art form. Today's punk contains a multitude of subgenres, and has even stretched beyond the confines of music to become a mosaic of media and culture that takes on many different forms, for many different people.

The seismic impact that punk rock has had on the world of music isn't limited to a specific sound. The glue that holds the eclectic genre of punk together is the do-it-yourself mentality and against-the-grain attitude that has empowered generations of young people to create art and culture, no matter how small their community may be. There is no better example of these accomplishments than the unexpected output of over 40 punk rock bands to come from the small city of Mount Pearl throughout the last 40 years.