[BCMA] Summer Student positions in Barkerville Historic Town and Park

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Barkerville is looking for summer students!
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Barkerville Historic Town & Park, the largest historic site in British Columbia, has up to two positions available for students that will provide exciting opportunities to learn about British Columbia's history in a unique environment.



JOB TITLE: CURATORIAL ASSISTANT: COLLECTIONS CARE



Hourly pay rate: $15.00 plus 4% holiday pay, 35 hours/week



Anticipated term: May 14 to August 31, 2018 (16 weeks) *



Description: This is a summer student position that will provide practical, hands-on experience for a student in the areas of museums and heritage. The ideal candidate will be a university or college student enrolled in a field of study that supports research into history, material culture, and built heritage. Preference will be given to a student in the field of Museum Studies, Cultural Heritage Management, Conservation, Archaeology, or History. The student must be mature, independent, have good communication skills, and be prepared to live in a relatively isolated community. In addition, they must be physically able to perform rigorous duties at times, and must be a self-starter who has ambitions to succeed in the museum field. Barkerville is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Applicants must be students planning to return to full-time studies in the fall of 2018. All applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 30 and legally entitled to work in Canada. Applicants must be available for the full duration of the position and may be required to register with the Young Canada Works program. Cooperative Education students are encouraged to apply.



Submit cover letter and resume to mandy.kilsby at barkerville.ca



Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

*Please note that the staffing of the position and its duration are conditional on the approval of grant applications submitted to the Young Canada Works and/or Canada Summer Jobs programs.





Mandy Kilsby | Curator

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