[BCMA] Summer Student Position at Pender Islands Museum

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For full job description, please open the attached Job Poster. Application deadline is April 23, 2018.

Position: Museum Assistant, Pender Islands Museum

Why apply to the Pender Islands Museum? Our goal is to be a “great little museum” that serves our vibrant island community of 2,500 and its many visitors by telling local stories that connect past and present. We do this by preserving and interpreting an historic farm-resort building and its collection of local artifacts and archives. The museum is open every weekend from Easter to Thanksgiving. We believe a keen student can contribute to the success of the museum while building valuable career skills.
Your Assignment: As the successful candidate, you will support and gain hands-on experience across two core museum functions:
Programs, Visitor Services and Communications (~60% of time)
Collections Support (~40% of time)
Terms:
11 weeks, preferably from June 4 - August 17, 2018
35hrs / week with occasional weekend work for special events
 $17.00/hour 
Orientation and training provided, as well as ongoing coaching
Must meet Young Canada Works eligibility for summer students working in Heritage Organizations 
 
How to apply: Please send a letter outlining your interest in the position plus your resume to the attention of Simone Marler, Board Chair at pendermuseum at shaw.ca by April 23, 2018
About Pender Island: Pender Island is one of BC’s Southern Gulf Islands, located between the mainland and Vancouver Island. Originally one island, the Penders became two in 1903 when a canal was dredged through a narrow isthmus. The islands are home to about 2,500 permanent residents, as well as regular weekenders and a large seasonal population. The islands’ beauty, tranquility and fragile natural environment have given the area national recognition. (The museum building—a 1908 farm-resort home—is leased from and surrounded by the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.) Pender Island has a vibrant culture of artists and artisans; a weekly Farmers' Market; first-rate winery and cidery; scenic golf course; excellent areas for hiking, cycling and kayaking; and a standout Disc Golf Course.

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