[BCMA] Job Posting - Museum at Campbell River for Collections Assistant

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Museum at Campbell River Job Opportunity

Collections Assistant

 

 

The Museum at Campbell River is seeking applications for a Collections
Assistant to work directly with the Associate Director/ Collections Manager
to assist with collections management and with the development and
installation of exhibits.  Responsibilities include: maintaining collection
records, basic preventative conservation, storage, monitoring and
maintenance of the collections including assisting with the overall
management of the archival collections including processing, cataloguing,
retrieval and reproduction services. This position will also work as a
member of the Museum's exhibition team including providing on site care when
moving artifacts and the production of exhibit graphics and text.  

 

Requirements: 

 

.         A degree  or diploma in a discipline appropriate to museum work,
such as history, archives, cultural resource management or museum studies
supplemented by two years experience working in a museum or cultural
facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

.         Knowledge and/or experience with collections management procedures


.         High degree of computer literacy and experience with the Microsoft
Office suite of products, experience scanning and the use of Adobe Photoshop
is an asset.

.         Strong oral and written communication skills

.         Ability to maintain accuracy, multi-task and work to a deadline is
required

.         An interest and/or knowledge of B.C. history is an asset

 

 

The Museum at Campbell River is a human history museum located in the
coastal community of Campbell River.  This entry level position is an
excellent opportunity for an individual interested in gaining valuable
experience with a range of Museum tasks.  

 

This is a permanent position, 24 hours per week (some flexible evening and
weekend hours required).

 

Application deadline is Feburary 22, 2012 Please send a resume and cover
letter via e-mail to museum.assistant at crmuseum.ca

 

A full job description is available on-line at www.crmuseum.ca

 

Thank you for your applications however, only short listed candidates will
be contacted.  

 

 

 

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