[BCMA] Village of New Denver New Job Opportunities JOB Description 1

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Collections Assistant 1 & 2

Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre

306 Josephine Street, New Denver, BC V0G 1S0

250.358.7288

Website: newdenver.ca/nikkei

Period of Employment: May 8 - August 25, 2017 (16 weeks)

Hours: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday to Friday

Salary: $13.00 per hour



The Nikkei[1] Internment Memorial Centre (NIMC) opened its doors in 1994 as
an initiative of the New Denver Kyowakai Society to commemorate and honor
the stories of over 22,000 Japanese Canadians who were stripped of their
civil rights, labelled "enemy aliens" and uprooted from their coastal homes
during the Second World War. Located in New Denver, BC, on the site of a
former internment camp, the original buildings, period artefacts,
interpretive displays, and Heiwa Teien garden designed by the renowned Roy
(Tomomichi) Sumi, chronicle this extraordinary episode in Canadian history.

The purpose of the NIMC is to collect, preserve, conserve, research,
exhibit, and interpret objects which represent the life and condition of the
Nikkei living in the New Denver and West Kootenay internment camps between
1942-1957. Owned and operated by the Village of New Denver, the NIMC was
designated as a National Historic Site in 2010.

2017 will see the continuation of an important collections digitization
project which began in 2012-2013 through a partnership between the
municipality, the New Denver Kyowakai Society and the Nikkei National
Museum. Since then, the successful digitization of over 2000 collection
items has been realized. This year’s digitization project will include
condition assessments, cataloguing, digitizing and processing of artifacts.
In addition, the scanning of archival materials including letters,
directories, official documents and hand drawn materials  and mapping the
exhibits with continue.



The Collection Assistant will take part in this portion of the project which
will provide the necessary condition assessments to help inform the next
steps in care and conservation of the museum holdings as a whole. Meanwhile
digitizing and cataloguing the items will fulfill our museum mandate to
improve long-term preservation and to allow for the collection to be
publicly accessible through the shared Nikkei National Museum online
database.



Job Description:



Skills Required:

Student in the field of history, art history, anthropology, museum studies,
curatorial studies or library and archival studies

Must be between the ages of 16 and 30 and intend to return to your studies
in the fall

Knowledge of and practical experience with computers, internet, and online
resources

Ability to safely lift and carry 20lbs of archival boxes

Photography and photo editing skills an asset

Fluent in English, Japanese language would be an asset

Good oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of Canadian History/Japanese Canadian History 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:

Bruce Woodbury, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of New Denver

office at newdenver.ca

Applications accepted until April 1, 2017



POSITION IS DEPENDENT ON GRANT FUNDING

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for
an interview will be contacted.



Orientation & Training

a)    General Introduction - The student will receive an introduction to the
NIMC, its history, programs and staff. They will be introduced to general
operations of a municipally operated National Historic Site with a small
staff and volunteer base. They will also be oriented to policies and
procedures, safety and evacuation procedures, work hour timesheet systems.

b)    Project Orientation - The Collections Assistant will review the Museum
Procedures manual and will receive training in general care and handling.
They will be introduced to the museum database, the museum storage systems
and pest control procedures. The student will also receive training in
scanning, digitization, photography, photo editing, cataloguing and database
entry.

c)    Throughout the summer, there will be opportunities to participate in
community outreach activities for the NIMC, and other aspects of NIMC
operations, under the direction of Village staff.



Supervision and Mentoring Plan

The Collections Assistant will be supervised by Village of New Denver staff
at the NIMC, who will conduct the orientation and hands-on training of the
student, review policies and procedures, review daily tasks and goals, and
provide mentoring and assistance to students. The students will receive
formal progress assessments and take part in monthly performance reviews and
career counselling sessions (i.e. 2 x 1 hour meetings). The mentoring plan
will also provide an opportunity for students to provide feedback,
suggestions and ideas.



Health and Safety

The student will receive an orientation on health and safety practices and
emergency procedures by Village of New Denver staff.



Recruiting

The position will be advertised widely through various cultural, community
and post-secondary publications including local newsletters, newspapers, and
bulletin boards, the local secondary school and post -secondary student job
boards.



Applications from outside the region are encouraged. Some assistance may be
available.



Characteristics of City/Region

The Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre is located in the beautiful village of
New Denver, BC.  On the shore of pristine Slocan Lake, nestled in the
foothills of the mountainous West Kootenay region, the community was founded
as a mining town in 1892 and was briefly known as Eldorado City before being
renamed after Denver, Colorado.  It was incorporated as a village in 1929
and is currently home to a population of 500 residents. It has a moderate
climate, clean air, clean water, and excellent offerings in the way of
outdoor recreation. Valhalla Provincial Park is located nearby and there are
many  hiking and mountain biking opportunities on local trails. In addition
to the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre, the town has other attractions
including local galleries, museums, restaurants, gardens, campgrounds and
shops. Several commercial and wild hot springs are can be enjoyed nearby in
Nakusp and Ainsworth. The historic towns of Kaslo and Sandon are also
located within a short drive.











Regards,



Amanda Murphy

Recreation and Cultural Services Coordinator

Village of New Denver

250 358 2316




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[1] Nik*kei (日系) : people or a person of Japanese heritage. Commonly used
in Japan to refer to people of Japanese ancestry that are living abroad as
citizens of other countries.

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