[BCMA] Summer Job: Museum Assistant

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

*Position: Museum Assistant*



The Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society is a volunteer driven
non-profit organization that operates Port Coquitlam’s only museum and
archives and is dedicated to celebrating and preserving Port Coquitlam’s
diverse heritage and culture.



We are seeking two Museum Assistants to join our team this summer!



Working under the direction of the Manager and Curator, the Museum
Assistants will be responsible for:

·         Artifact and archival cataloguing including; writing condition
reports, photographing artifacts, digitizing photographs and records, and
updating the museums’ collection database

·         Processing incoming collections (donation/loan forms,
accessioning etc.)

·         Assisting with research and collection processing for upcoming
exhibits and displays

·         Conducting research as needed for community research requests,
collection records, and educational programs

·         Assisting with the design and implementation of events and
programming

·         Other duties as assigned



*Qualifications:*

·         Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

·         High level of computer literacy including spreadsheets,
databases, and word processing (Microsoft Office)

·         Excellent English oral and written communication and
interpersonal skills

·         Strong research and critical thinking skills

·         Able to work independently and in a collaborative environment

·         Reliable and punctual

·         Able to lift and carry boxes and supplies up to 20 lbs, and able
to climb ladders and reach overhead



*Desirable skills:*

·         Experience working in a museum environment

·         Experience with PastPerfect database software

·         Museum events and/or programming experience



 *Eligibility*

*These positions are pending receipt of funding. *You will be eligible to
apply if you:

·         Are between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment

·         Are a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee
status in Canada

·         Can provide a satisfactory police record check prior to hiring


The position is a full time, 16 week summer position from April 30 – August
17, 2019.  Hours are 32.5 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday at the rate
of $16 per hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation pay.



Please submit a cover letter and resume to:



Kelly Brown, Manager and Curator

info at pocoheritage.org by midnight on Monday, April 8, 2019.

Subject: Job Posting – Museum Assistant



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


*Kelly Brown, MA*
*Manager and Curator*
*PoCo Heri**tage Museum and Archives*
2248 McAllister Ave | Port Coquitlam BC | V3C 2A5
604-927-8403 | info at pocoheritage.org | www.pocoheritage.org
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