[BCMA] Summer Student Positions at PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society Museum and Archives is
hiring!

We are looking for student applications to fill three full-time, temporary
positions from May 9-August 26th (16 weeks) funded by the Canada Summer
Jobs program.

*Sports Researcher*

A research position, focused on the local sports and athletes that have
contributed to the rich fabric of our community.



Responsibilities:


   - Conduct independent research (files, newspaper, published books,
   internet etc.) on local athletes, teams, and sports history
   - Conduct interviews related to sports with members of the community
   - Update sports related entries on the museum’s website PoCopedia
   database
   - Prepare sports related research material for exhibits, displays, and
   interactive media
   - Assist with incoming sports related research requests
   - Other duties as assigned


*Museum Collections Cataloguer (two positions)*

A collections position, focused on cataloguing the museum’s artifacts and
archives.


Responsibilities:


   - Assist with artifact and archival cataloguing including; writing
   condition reports, photographing artifacts, digitizing photographs and
   records, and updating the museums’ collection database
   - Assist with managing collection information and records
   - Assist with processing incoming collections (donation/loan forms,
   accessioning etc.)
   - Conduct research related to updating collection records
   - Update the museum’s website PoCopedia database
   - Prepare collection and archival materials for exhibits and displays
   - Assist with incoming research requests
   - Other duties as assigned

Please submit a cover letter and resume to info at pocoheritage.org by
midnight on Monday April 24, 2017.

*Kelly Brown, **Museum Coordinator*
*The Port Coquitlam Heri**tage and Cultural Society*
150 - 2248 McAllister Ave
Port Coquitlam BC  V3C 2A5
604-927-8403| kellyb <president at pocoheritage.org>@pocoheritage.org
<president at pocoheritage.org>|www.pocoheritage.org
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