[BCMA] Employment Opportunity - Archival Attendant

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ARCHIVAL ATTENDANT 

 

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY 

The Delta Museum and Archives Society (DMAS) is seeking a part-time Archival
Attendant to work reception and referencing activities at the Delta Archives
and Edgar Dunning Reading Room, located in South Delta. The Archives,
operated by the Delta Museum and Archives Society, operates both a community
archives as well as providing archival services to the Corporation of Delta.
Archives staff members are employees of DMAS, and as such, are members of
CUPE Local 454. 

 

The Archival Attendant (AA) works within the team environment of a community
museum and archives and municipal records facility, within the context of
Delta Museum and Archives Society’s (DMAS) policies and procedures and
associated professional archival best practices. 

 

The Archival Attendant reports to the Executive Director through the
Archivist. 

 

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES 

 - Responsible for reference and research services for the general public,
and organizations utilizing the archives' reference room or through
telephone, written, fax, or e-mail requests, and DMAS and Corporation of
Delta staff as required, including: 

·        assisting researchers, visitors, staff, volunteers and others with
access to the archives' holdings, library, and reference files; 

·        facilitating photographic reproduction and copying services done
in-house or by selected businesses and processing related fees; and 

·        recording and reporting of archive’s logs and statistics. 

 

- Responsible for the professional handling and security of archival
materials and for the proper storage of archival materials, including: 

·        overseeing the care and handling of archival materials by archives
or museum staff and volunteers and/or the public; 

·        storing archival materials in a safe, secure manner; and 

·        monitoring the archives’ storage environment (humidity,
temperature, light). 

 

- Responsible for the receipt and documentation of donations to the archive
collections for further the consideration of the Archivist. 

 

- Responsible for undertaking research tasks in support of the DMAS as
required. 

 

- Responsible for processing book sales and for maintaining gift shop
inventory at the archives, in conjunction with the DMAS receptionist. 

 

- Responsible for maintaining current social media projects, e.g. History
Pin and MemoryBC. 

 

- Performs other related duties as required. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

·        High school graduation; some training or experience in basic
archival reference and/or research services desirable. 

·        Minimum of one year work or volunteer experience. 

·        Experience in greeting the public and answering telephones. 

·        Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills; experience
working directly with the public. 

·        Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

·        Strong organizational skills; an ability to meet deadlines. 

·        An ability to work alongside team members in a manner that
cultivates collaboration and a respectful workplace environment. 

·        Sound computer skills (email, MS Office suite) are essential;
familiarity with InMagic and Photoshop an asset. 

 

CONDITIONS 

Hours – 28 hours per week: 9:00am to 4:30 pm, Tuesday – Friday 

Pay Rate - $16.80 per hour with benefits in accordance with the DMAS/CUPE
Collective Agreement 

(The above compensation rate will increase upon hire in accordance with
recently settled contract negotiations) 

All applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Clearance 

 

Deadline for Application: 4:00pm, Saturday, February 15th, 2014.
(Short-listed candidates should be prepared to be available for interview on
Saturday February 22nd) 

 

Email résumé and cover letter to: 

Gabrielle Martin 

Executive Director 

Delta Museum and Archives Society 

gmartin at deltamuseum.ca 

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