[BCMA] Curatorial Assistant (Auxiliary) - Corporation of Delta

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CURATORIAL ASSISTANT (Auxiliary*)

The Delta Museum is in the process of revitalizing its services and delivery model.  As part of a reassessment project, the items in the collection were moved to a storage facility while being considered and evaluated for its future relevance, significance and representativeness.

The Curatorial Assistant will assist in the assessment and correctness of records of the collection in order to provide recommendations for artifact retention, conservation and/or repurposing.

The goals for the 6 month project are as follows:

1.      Completion of collection box inventory

2.      Reconciliation of the collection records

3.      Process, digitize, arrange and describe collections' containing textual, photographic and record formats

4.      Removal of items from the collection and/or database

5.      Evaluation and entering descriptions into data using a Heritage Asset Assessment Tool


Candidate Profile:

*         Considerable experience with museum collections, including care and record keeping practices

*         Knowledge of policies, procedures, ethics, methods and techniques related to Exhibition and Curatorial work

*         Knowledge of handling, shipping and receiving of museum collections and fine arts

*         Ability to conduct research, plan and disseminate information

*         Ability to prepare a variety of records, reports, article and promotional materials

*         Ability to use sound judgment and work independently

*         Physical ability for the work and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs

*         Valid BC Drivers License

* Work hours of less than 32 hours per week may include any combination of days, evenings and weekends.

Salary for this auxiliary opportunity is $23.91/hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits. Interested applicants are requested to apply online at www.delta.ca/employment<http://www.delta.ca/employment>, to competition number 17-128 EX by August 20, 2017.


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