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Subject: 	IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Job Posting at VMM - Museum Collections 
Assistant
Date: 	Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:21:17 -0700



*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*October 5, 2012*

*Vancouver*

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*Job Posting*

The Vancouver Maritime Museum is seeking an experienced, energetic, 
outgoing individual for the followingposition:

*Museum Collections Assistant*

Reporting to the Curator the position is responsible for:

Researches information related to specific objects in the museums 
collections; identify objects currently housed in offsite storage; make 
recommendations on historical or cultural relevance of these objects and 
work with the curator to assess relevance within the museums current 
collection.

Identifies which objects will remain in offsite storage. These objects 
will be researched within the museums database; digitally documented 
then packed appropriately.

Assists with processing collections including registering, accessioning, 
cataloging, maintaining inventory, and documentation. Work with the 
curator on beginning the process of de-accessioning.

Assists in setup and assembly of storage areas for collection according 
to curatorial standards;cleans collection and storage area as needed. 
Seek out appropriate conservational advice when needed.

Prepares various reports regarding collection activities and condition 
of objects as requested.

Responds to inquiriesregarding collection from museum visitors.

Assists in the maintaining of museum collection database through data 
entry and editing.

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_Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills_

  * Sound knowledge of museum operations and functions as they relate to
    the work performed.
  * Sound knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies and procedures
    governing the work.
  * Knowledge of documentation practices and procedures pertaining to
    museum objects and storage. Skills in documentation of museum
    objects and appropriate storage procedures.
  * Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of records, reports and
    materials related to the work.

_Desirable Training and Experience_

Completion of the 12^th school grade supplemented by courses in 
anthropology, archeology or museum studies or related subjects, plus 
considerable relatedexperience, including some supervisory experience; 
or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

_Required Licenses, Certificates and Registrations_

Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia.

_Remuneration_

$20.08 per hour

Part time, four days per week at Pay Grade 18 plus benefits.

Union position with CUPE Local 15.

This is a part-time temporary position running November 2012 -- May 2013.

*Applications should be emailed or faxed to:*

Curator

Email: collections at vancouvermaritimemuseum.com

Fax 604-737-2621

/Applications in response to this posting will be accepted until*October 
26, 2012*.NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.Only those selected for interviews 
will be notified./

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Jen Hill
Marketing
604.257.8302
@vanmaritime

Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden Avenue
Vancouver BC  V6J 1A3
www.vanmaritime.com

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