[BCMA] Summer Student Job Posting - Museum Assistant

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Please find attached a job posting for our upcoming summer Museum Assistant
position, dependent on funding.

 

Job Title: Museum Assistant - Summer Student Position

Organization Name: Village of New Denver (Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre)

Job Location: New Denver, BC

Length of Assignment: May 13 - Aug 30, 2019 (16 Weeks)            

Hourly Wage: $14.00 per hour Full Time (35 hrs/wk) 

 

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
between1942-1957. Owned and operated by the Village of New Denver, the NIMC
was designated as a National Historic Site in 2010. The NIMC is open daily
from May - Sept, with an average of over 4,000 annual visitors.

The Museum Assistant will assist with the daily operation of the National
Historic Site by providing cultural and heritage interpretation of the site
for visitors, handling retail and admissions sales, and performing general
museum administration and marketing tasks. The Museum Assistant will also
take part in community cultural programming activities organized by the NIMC
and will perform other related duties as required.

Description of Tasks

The Museum Assistant's main tasks will be:

*	Opening and closing the museum site
*	Visitor relations and gift shop sales
*	Assisting with administrative and marketing research and projects
*	Assisting with maintenance of the National Historic Site
*	Assisting with community outreach activities

 

Skills Required: 

The position is suitable for a student in the field of History,
Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English and Arts & Culture
Administration, and possibly Office Administration and Business Management. 

Ideal skills of the successful candidate:

*	Knowledge of Canadian History and Japanese Canadian History is an
asset. 
*	Candidates should possess strong verbal and written communication
skills.
*	Student will ideally have an outgoing personality with good public
speaking skills.
*	Must be willing to work closely and collaboratively with people of
all ages
*	Should demonstrate a genuine interest in the work experience. 
*	Experience working with computer (prefer prior experience working
with Excel, Word and Photoshop)  
*	Fluent in English, Japanese language would be 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. 



Must be a student between the ages of 16 and 30, intending to return to your
studies in the fall, and meeting all YCW eligibility requirements. 

 

Applications Procedure:

Please forward applications with resume by email to:

Chief Administrative Officer, Village of New Denver - office at newdenver.ca

 

Applications accepted until April 15, 2019

 

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

 

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.  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
other 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. 

 

 

Kind Regards,

 

Amanda Murphy

Recreation and Cultural Services Coordinator

Village of New Denver

 

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