[BCMA] Summer positions at the Nikkei National Museum
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Job Posting Research Assistant – Landscapes of Injustice: Issei Records
and Nikkei Leaders circa 1940s Digitization Project
Two Positions Available
Nikkei National Museum
6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby BC
604 777-7000
Period of employment: April 28- August 17, 2016 (16 weeks)
Hours: 9:30 am – 5pm Tuesday to Saturday
Salary: $15.00 per hour
The mandate of the Nikkei National Museum (NNM) is to honour, preserve and
share Japanese Canadian history and culture for a better Canada. Currently
the collections include more than 20,000 photographs, 450 oral history
recordings, over 25 metres of archival and textual materials, and over 2000
artefacts.
Job description:
The Research Assistants, under direction from the museum staff, will
participate in *Landscapes of Injustice*, a major collections related
research project looking at the dispossession of property from Japanese
Canadians during the Second World War. The Nikkei National Museum is a
community partner on this significant project and in 2016, is in year three
of seven. Year one and two were foundational research years that have
unearthed historically valuable archival records that are crucial to
process for the upcoming year. These records focus on the *issei*, the
first generation Japanese Canadians; and the Nikkei Leaders, those who
extended boundaries, challenged concepts of right and wrong, and
contributed to the development of the Nikkei community in Canada. Exciting
fonds’ includes the Nishihata Family Collection consisting of
correspondence with the Custodian of Enemy Property regarding the family
Sheet Metal Works business at 457 Powell Street; and the Kunio Hidaka fonds
consisting of the Citizenship Defense Committee records who organized the
fight against deportation in 1946. The Research Assistants will identify
collections items of significance to the project, and assist with archival
arrangement, description, and digitization in order to make them accessible
for project scholars. The goal is to add over 1000 descriptions per
position to our online database by the end of 2016.
The *Landscapes of Injustice* Project will focus on archival material
including personal papers, letters, photographs, community directories, as
well as artefacts, related to the history of Japanese Canadians and the
internment years. From 1942-1946, over 22,000 Japanese Canadians were
forcibly removed from the west coast and sent to internment camps in the
interior of BC, or other work camps across Canada. They lost all of their
property, including cars and boats, businesses, and many of their personal
belongings. They also lost access to education and job opportunities. This
is the first in depth study to try and track and quantify the actual losses
to the community. As part of the training, the Research Assistant will
have a chance to participate in an in-depth Summer Institute offered by the
University of Victoria. The Research Assistants must be organized and
detailed oriented and will perform other related duties as required. The
Assistants will acquire skills in archival arrangement and description,
cataloguing, museum standards and policy, database software, artefact
handling and preservation, acquisition, storage, and research procedures.
They will gain strategic planning, problem solving, and leadership skills
under direction of museum staff. The setting will provide experience in
cultural diversity, working as a team, working collaboratively with other
programs and exhibitions, and the importance of preserving history for
future generations.
Skills required
Student in the field of history, anthropology, museum studies, curatorial
studies or library and archival studies.
Must be a current full-time student between the ages of 16 and 30 and
intend to return to your studies in the fall.
Good level of computer literacy including spreadsheets, database software,
email.
Familiar with the Rules of Archival Description, preservation and
conservation
Fluent in English with excellent writing skills. Japanese language would be
an asset
Knowledge of Canadian History/Japanese Canadian History an asset
Drivers’ license is not required but would be an asset
Candidates will be chosen on the basis of their skill level and ability,
therefore we welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender or
disability.
Applications
Please forward applications with resume by email to:
Sherri Kajiwara - skajiwara at nikkeiplace.org
Applications will be accepted until April 13th.
POSITION IS DEPENDENT ON GRANT FUNDING
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.
Job Posting Education Assistant Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby BC
604 777-7000
Period of employment: May 10 - August 27, 2016 (16 weeks)
Hours: 9:30 am – 5pm Tuesday to Saturday
Salary: $13.50 per hour
The mandate of the Nikkei National Museum (NNM) is to honour, preserve and
share Japanese Canadian history and culture for a better Canada.
Job description:
The Education Assistant, under direction from the Nikkei National Museum
staff, will assist with the education programs at the Nikkei National
Museum. This includes assisting with the production and implementation of
public programs, assisting with the annual youth summer camp, walking
tours, communications, social media, community events, and outreach
activities throughout the summer.
The Education Assistant will be supervised by the Education Coordinator,
meeting daily as needed to set goals, plan work, and assess progress. The
Assistant will be mentored by the professional museum staff and will gain
experience in public programming, education program development, public
service, multi-tasking, and meeting deadlines. There will be an orientation
on health and safety practices and emergency procedures, and the student
will be provided with the publication “Are You in Danger?”. Occasional
evenings and Sundays required.
Skills required
Student in the field of education, communications, history, anthropology,
asian studies, museum studies, arts administration, recreation.
Must be a current full-time student between the ages of 16 and 30 and
intend to return to your studies in the fall.
Good level of computer literacy including spreadsheets, database software,
email.
Fluent in English with excellent writing skills. Japanese language would be
an asset
Knowledge of Canadian History/Japanese Canadian History an asset
Must be a Canadian citizen
Driver’s license would be an asset
Candidates will be chosen on the basis of their skill level and ability,
therefore we welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender or
disability.
Applications
Please forward applications with resume by email to:
Sherri Kajiwara - skajiwara at nikkeiplace.org
Applications will be accepted until April 8th.
POSITION IS DEPENDENT ON GRANT FUNDING
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.
Job Posting Matsuri Festival Assistasnt Nikkei National Museum & Cultural
Centre
6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby BC
604 777-7000
Period of employment: May 10 - August 27, 2016 (16 weeks)
Hours: 9:30 am – 5pm Tuesday to Saturday
Salary: $13.50 per hour
The mandate of the Nikkei National Museum (NNM) is to honour, preserve and
share Japanese Canadian history and culture for a better Canada.
Job description:
The Matsuri Festival Assistant, under direction from the Nikkei Centre
staff, will assist with all aspects of planning and preparation for the
Nikkei Matsuri, a two-day Japanese cultural festival which takes place on
the Labour Day weekend. This includes assisting with event planning and
production of public programs, communications, social media, volunteer
coordination, and outreach activities throughout the summer.
The Matsuri Festival Assistant must be organized and detail oriented and
will perform other related duties as required. The Assistant will be
supervised by the Executive Director and mentored by cultural centre staff
to acquire skills in public service, community outreach, special event
coordination, community program development, marketing and social media,
database software, the setting will provide experience in cultural
diversity, working as a team, working collaboratively with other programs
and activities, and the importance of preserving history for future
generations. Occasional evenings and Sundays required.
Skills required
Student in the field of education, communications, marketing, history,
anthropology, asian studies.
Must be a current full-time student between the ages of 16 and 30 and
intend to return to your studies in the fall.
Good level of computer literacy including spreadsheets, database software,
email.
Fluent in English with excellent writing skills. Japanese language would be
an asset
Knowledge of Canadian History/Japanese Canadian History an asset
Must be a Canadian citizen
Drivers license would be an asset
Candidates will be chosen on the basis of their skill level and ability,
therefore we welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender or
disability.
Applications
Please forward applications with resume by email to:
Sherri Kajiwara - skajiwara at nikkeiplace.org
Applications will be accepted until April 8th.
POSITION IS DEPENDENT ON GRANT FUNDING
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.
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