[BCMA] Summer Student Job Posting - Collections Assistant

Wed Mar 20 14:01:11 PDT 2019

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

Job Title: Collections Assistant - Summer Student Position

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

Job Location: New Denver, BC

Length of Assignment: May 27 - Aug 30, 2019 (14 Weeks)            

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

The purpose of the Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre (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 between 1942-1957. 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 Collections Assistant will focus on three main responsibilities: 1) the
photographing, cataloguing, and data entry of the remaining artefacts of the
NIMC collection; 2) the photographing, cataloguing, and data entry of newly
acquired artefacts to the NIMC collection; 3) the completion of missed
fields on previously entered archival material on the shared online
database.

The student may also be asked to assist with community outreach activities
and events organized by the NIMC.

Description of Tasks

The Collections Assistant's main tasks will be:

*	To photograph and complete data entry of the remaining artefacts in
the NIMC collection into the pre-existing digital database in collaboration
with the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in Burnaby, B.C.
*	To photograph and complete data entry of new acquisitions to the
NIMC collection into the pre-existing digital database in collaboration with
the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in Burnaby, B.C.
*	To complete the previously created archival material entries to the
database to ensure all fields are filled appropriately using archival rules
of description. 
*	To gain a good sense of the collection and daily work at the Nikkei
Internment Memorial Centre related to operations and activities,
particularly small museum management.
*	To participate and assist with community outreach events at the
NIMC, including but not limited to Vegetable Garden Planting Day and school
tours.

Skills Required: 

This position is suitable for a student in the field of history,
anthropology, social sciences, museum and curatorial studies or library and
archival studies. 

Ideal skills of the successful candidate:

*	Knowledge of Canadian History and Japanese Canadian History is an
asset; 
*	Strong familiarity and ability to use Office software, specifically
Word and Excel;
*	Familiarity with the Rules of Archival Description an asset;
*	Candidates should possess knowledge of and practical experience with
computers, internet, and online resources; 
*	Be able to safely lift and carry up to 20lb of archival boxes; 
*	Previous photography and photo editing skills are an asset; 
*	The Assistant must be organised and detail oriented with good
communication skills in English; 
*	The student must be willing to work closely and collaboratively with
others and demonstrate a genuine interest in the work experience. 

Candidates will be chosen on the basis of their skill level and ability,
therefore we welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender or
disability. 

POSITION IS DEPENDENT ON GRANT FUNDING

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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