[BCMA] 2 Young Canada Works in Heritage positions at the Quesnel Museum

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JOB OPPORTUNITY for a Curatorial Assistant at
the Quesnel and District Museum and Archives

Duration of work         May 13 to September 2, 2015
Hours/week                 37.5 hours per week
Number of weeks       16 weeks
Wage                           $12.88 (Plus $1.10/hr in lieu of benefits)

The work entails:

  *   Inventory and assessment of collections & updating a collections database
  *   Digitization and registration of a photograph collection
  *   Exhibit development
  *   Assist with daily museum operations

The ideal candidate:

  *   Is enrolled in a general arts or science program

  *   Is knowledgeable and interested in regional and British Columbia history.
  *   Has a high level of computer literacy
  *   Possess excellent organizational skills and applies guidelines consistently
  *   Has superior communication skills & provides excellent customer service
  *   Is self-motivated and able to work independently
  *   Is proficient in the English language, both written and spoken


JOB OPPORTUNITY for an Education and Events Coordinator at the Quesnel and District Museum and Archives

Duration of work         May 13 to September 2, 2015
Hours/week                 37.5 hours per week
Number of weeks       16 weeks
Wage                           $12.88 per hour (plus 1.10/hr in lieu of benefits)

Job Description:
*         Assist with the delivery of education and public programs
*         Plan and implement family oriented activities for community festivals and special events
*         Help host BC Historical Federation Conference
*         Prepare marketing materials and social media campaign
*         Assist with daily museum operations

The ideal candidate:

  *   Is enrolled in a general arts or science program

  *   Is knowledgeable and interested in regional and British Columbia history.
  *   Has experience working with children
  *   Is outgoing and enjoys meeting people
  *   Possess excellent organizational and computer skills
  *   Has superior communication skills & provides excellent customer service
  *   Is self-motivated and able to work independently
  *   Is proficient in the English language, both written and spoken

For both positions applicants must be:

  *   A Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada.
  *   18-30 years of age
  *   Eligible for funding under the Young Canada Works Program


How to apply:
Interested and qualified applicants should forward a written application, attaching copies of their qualifications, to
Submit resume with cover letter to:
                                    Nancy Coe, Human Resources
                                    410 Kinchant St.
                                    Quesenl BC  V2J 7J5
                                    Ncoe at quesnel.ca<mailto:Ncoe at quesnel.ca>  (word or PDF files only).
                                    Fax (250) 992-2206
No later than 4:00 pm PST on Tuesday April 28th, 2015
Please quote Competition 15-17 on your application.
Testing and interviews may be required.



Elizabeth Hunter
Museum & Heritage Manager
Quesnel & District Museum And Archives
705 Carson Ave.
Quesnel BC  V2J 2B6
250-992-9580
www.quesnelmuseum.ca

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