[BCMA] Job Posting - Greater Vernon Museum & Archives

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Job Posting
Greater Vernon Museum & Archives
Archives Intern
Dates: October 2nd, 2018 - March 26th, 2019
Wage: $16 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week

JOB SUMMARY:
The Greater Vernon Museum & Archives is looking for an Archives Intern to join our team for six months of valuable and varied practical experience.  This year's archival intern will assist in the processing of collections of primary documents, in order to make them accessible for reference and research.  This will involve the assessment and organization of various groups of records, their description and entry into the Inmagic database, and the posting of this description to Memory BC.  As the intern becomes familiar with the archives, he / she will also be involved in assisting researchers with their inquiries, working with school groups, creating archival displays, submitting articles for the museum newsletter, and helping with the staging of museum events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

*        Assess and organize individual groups of original documents according to RAD.

*        House documents in archival quality folders and boxes.

*        Research the history of the records for fonds entry.

*        Describe the collection and enter into the Inmagic database, and the Memory BC database.

*        Assist researchers and the general public with their projects and inquiries.

*        Assist with tours of the archives for groups of students, or others.

*        Research, plan, and create display(s) to promote archival function and resources.

*        Research and write article(s) for inclusion in museum newsletters.

*        Help out on the museum reception / gift shop desk as needed.

*        Attend staff meetings.

*        Assist with the creation and presentation of museum and archival events.

*        Establish a good working relationship with archives and museum staff members and volunteers.

*        Other duties as may be required.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

*        Graduate of Archival Studies program

*        Familiarity with Inmagic database

*        Strong computer skills

*        Excellent written and oral communication skills

*        Well organized

*        Strong research skills

*        Self-motivated and able to work on own or with others

*        Open to taking direction, guidance when required

*        Able to interact with and assist the public

*        Interested in learning about the local history

*        Able to lift and move heavy records boxes
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

*        Valid driver's licence
HOW TO APPLY:
E-applications only to barbara.bell at vernonmuseum.ca<mailto:barbara.bell at vernonmuseum.ca>
Subject Line: YCW Archives Intern position
Attachments: Resume and letter of interest
Application Deadline: August 17th, 2018
Term: Full-time (24 weeks)


Barbara Bell

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Archivist
250.542.3142  *  3009-32nd Ave. Vernon, BC  V1T 2L8
barbara.bell at vernonmuseum.ca<mailto:barbara.bell at vernonmuseum.ca>

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