[BCMA] Posting (City of New Westminster) - Museum Assistant

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Position Vacancy:

Museum Assistant (Young Canada Works Program)

 

Great City, Great Work, Great Future!

The New Westminster Museum and Archives has a 16 week summer employment
opportunity which will run from May 5, 2010 to Aug 22, 2010. Please note
that the staffing of the position and its duration are conditional on
the approval of the grant application submitted to the Young Canada
Works program. 

 

Duties include:

 

*        Assist with the creation and installation of a temporary
exhibit.

*        Assist with the development, testing and implementation of
programs, including the revamping of some existing programs.

*        Assist with the development and planning for the New
Westminster Museum Galleries. 

*        Assist with the execution of education heritage programming for
school children and the public.

*        Help the Assistant Curator with the collection inventory.

*        Help the Assistant Curator with basic preservation tasks.

*        Perform other related duties.

 

Requirements include:

*        Please note that in order to apply you must be registered in
the Young Canada Works inventory at www.youngcanadaworks.ca
<http://www.youngcanadaworks.ca/>  and that you must be between the ages
of 16 and 30. You must also have been a full-time student in the
semester preceding the YCW job and intend to return to full-time studies
in the semester following the YCW job. Priority is given to candidates
who have not previously participated in a summer work experience
program.

*        Completion of a year of study in a History or a related program
at a recognized university.

*        Preference may be given to those with previous work or
volunteer experience in a museum.

*        Familiarity with the theory and principles of museum
operations.

*        Ability to work co-operatively as part of a team.

*        Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

*        Excellent attention to detail.

*        Familiar with the Microsoft Office suite of products.

*        Pass and maintain a criminal record background check.

 

This position offers an hourly rate of $15.92 plus 12% in lieu of
benefits.

 

Apply by sending your resume quoting competition #10-07, by March 1,
2010 to the Human Resources Department, City of New Westminster, 511
Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1H9, Fax: (604)527-4619 or e-mail
to hr at newwestcity.ca <mailto:hr at newwestcity.ca> . 

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.

 

Christine Cho | Human Resources | City of New Westminster | 
511 Royal Avenue | New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9 |
P: (604) 527-4605 | F: (604) 527-4619 |
Email: ccho at newwestcity.ca |


 
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