[BCMA] Steveston Museum - Summer Collections Technician and Museum Assistant Postion

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Job Title:                                Steveston Museum - Summer Collections Technician and Programming Assistant  

Duration:                                10 weeks

Hours:                                     30 hours per week

Wage:                                     $13/hour plus benefits

Start Date:                             June 14, 2010

End Date:                              August 20, 2010

 

Application Due Date:          Thursday, May 20th, 2010

 

 

Steveston Museum seeks a creative, energetic, positive and organized individual to work as a Collections Technician and Programming Assistant. Under the supervision of the Museum Coordinator, the successful applicant will be responsible for re-organizing the Museum's collection and database and assisting with implementing summer public programs. 

Duties include:

—        Using Microsoft Access database to cross-reference the physical location of artefacts, update the database, locate misplaced artefacts and re-organize artefact storage in line with conservation guidelines

—        Assisting with summer programming at the Museum including on Canada Day and over three Saturdays. This will include promotional duties, liaising with community groups and setting up and taking down of tents and tables etc. 

—        Assisting with all facets of exhibit design of small, temporary exhibits in the Museum

—        Assisting with the care and conservation of artefacts on exhibit

—        Other museum activities as required

 

Qualifications:

—   Working towards an undergraduate degree in history, archaeology, anthropology or museum studies (3rd or 4th year students preferred)

—   Previous work or volunteer experience with museum collections would be an asset

—   Experience in the care and handling of museum artefacts

—   Basic preventative conservation skills

—   Intermediate experience with Microsoft Access

—   Superior organizational skills

—   Ability to work independently and as part of a team

—   Able to climb stairs, stepladders and to lift boxes up to 12 kg

 

As per the Young Canada Works guidelines, the Applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have been granted refugee status in Canada; are legally entitled to work in Canada; are between the ages of 16 and 30 years of age at the start of your employment and are a full-time post-secondary student who intends to return to school. The applicant also must be registered in the YCW candidate inventory; willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment and must not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW. To sign up at YCW, please go to: www.youngcanadaworks.ca <http://www.youngcanadaworks.ca/>  

Work Schedule:             Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm except for Canada Day and three Saturdays in July and August (to be advised)

Wage:                $13.00/hour plus benefits

Apply:                Attention: The Coordinator

                          Steveston Museum

                          3811 Moncton Street

                          Richmond, BC V7C 3A0

 

Or by email:              gsharp at richmond.ca <mailto:gsharp at richmond.ca> 

 

No phone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

 

The Steveston Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all individuals meeting the qualifications listed above to apply.

 

***THIS POSITION IS DEPENDENT UPON GRANT FUNDING***

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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