[BCMA] Employment Opportunity: Curatorial Assistant at the Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives

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        Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives Employment Opportunity: Curatorial Assistant
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The Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives is seeking a Curatorial Assistant to administer the day-to-day operation of the Museum’s office, gift shop, visitor and educational programs while assisting in collections management, event planning and social media outreach under the guidance of the Curator. Our ideal candidate is dynamic, innovative and passionate about the role of history in shaping the present; they believe in the power of community collaboration and have a great sense of humour.  The Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives is an award-winning regional heritage museum located oceanside in Gibsons, British Columbia. Visit www.sunshinecoastmuseum.ca to see the scope of the work that we do.



Examples of Duties:

·     Performs administrative duties including maintenance of office systems, supplies, equipment and software; handles office correspondence.

  a.. Conducts research in identification and interpretation of museum collections; respond to inquiries and research requests from museum visitors; use Past Perfect software and other museum resources for research. 
  b.. Assists in organization of and implementation of public programs such as research bookings, oral history, workshops and education programs, tours, and special events. 
  c.. Assists Manager/Curator in all aspects of collections management including exhibit planning, installation, and maintenance; prepares graphics, labels, and text panels. 
  d.. Manages gift shop - sales, inventory, consignment, ordering, balancing cash, deposits 
  e.. Greets the public and manage volunteer greeters; trains and supervises volunteers 
  f.. Monitors and maintains the premises - safety equipment, cleaning, replacing lights, garbage disposal. 
  g.. Conduct social media and website outreach 
  h.. Acts on behalf of the Museum in the absence of the Manager/Curator.


The successful candidate will have: 

·      Minimum 2+ years experience working or volunteering for a museum or related arts/cultural organization

·      Professional training in Museum Studies, Archival Studies or related university level courses

·       Minimum 2 years office administration experience; high degree of computer literacy

·       Excellent research skills; a passion for sharing Sunshine Coast history 

·       Ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy under pressure and deadlines

·      Effective interpersonal and organizational skills; excellent written and spoken English language skills

·       Ability to work co-operatively as part of a dynamic team 

·       Experience delivering exceptional educational programs and community events 

·       Basic accounting skills an asset

·       Ability to lift 50 lbs and to climb stairs 



Must be available to work Wednesday to Saturday, approximately 26 hours a week



Salary: $17.00/hour to start, $19.00/hour after 3 month probationary period  



Application Deadline: Noon Friday, July 18th, 2014



Interview Dates: July 23rd-July 25th, 2014



Starting Date: Wednesday, August 20th, 2014



Please submit resume and covering letter by email to scma_manager at dccnet.com, specifying “Curatorial Assistant Position” in the subject line, by fax (604-886-8232) or by direct mail addressed to Manager/Curator, Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives, P.O. Box 766, Gibsons, B.C. V0N 1V0.
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