<div dir="ltr">Please see below for a fantastic opportunity for an emerging heritage professional looking for a bit of an adventure!<br><br clear="all"><div><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div>Thanks, <br><br>Nancy Oakley<br></div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><font size="1">Executive Director</font></b><b><font size="1"> | Yukon Historical & Museums Association</font></b></span><br></div></div><div><font size="1">3126 Third Ave. Whitehorse YT Y1A 1E7 | p: 867.667.4704 | f: 867.667.4506 <br></font></div><div><font size="1"><a href="http://www.heritageyukon.ca" target="_blank">www.heritageyukon.ca</a> | @Yukonheritage | Charitable no. 11930 7924 RR 0001</font></div><div><i><br>inspiring and sharing a passion for Yukon heritage</i><br><br>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY </span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Communications
and Programming Coordinator (Internship)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Gain
valuable work experience with Yukon heritage organizations!</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"><br></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">The Yukon Historical &
Museums Association, the George Johnston Museum and the Teslin Tlingit Heritage
Centre are teaming up to provide an intensive 6.5-month internship. The intern
will spend approximately 2 months with each institution and undertake a
variety of activities designed to increase their understanding of how museum
operations relate to one another and the function of museums within a broader
social and economic context. The intern will gain practical experience in the
areas of communications, interpretation, exhibit development, and collections
management as they are exposed to daily museum operations and the overall
activities of the Yukon museums sector. Additional opportunities for
professional development and networking will be identified and explored with
the successful candidate. </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">The ideal candidate will be a Canadian citizen who
is an unemployed or underemployed post-secondary graduate (within the past 24
months) in museum studies/museology, curatorial or collections studies, art
studies, conservation, arts administration, heritage conservation,
communication, education or a related field of study. The successful candidate
will have experience in the management and operation of a cultural
organization, conservation, planning, program development, collections
management, communications or a combination of these. Candidates do not require
experience in all tasks included in the internship, but should be
self-motivated, well-organized, able to multi-task and enjoy learning. </span></strong><br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">The ideal candidate is a engaged, energetic
individual who is looking for an intensive, iterative early career experience.
As the successful candidate will be interacting with the public and
stakeholders, strong interpersonal skills and a friendly disposition are
considered strong assets. <br></span></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"><br></span></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Candidates should be comfortable working in small
towns, and be open to and respectful of cultural sensitivities: the ideal
candidate will appreciate this opportunity to gain a better understanding of
Tlingit culture and living and working in remote northern communities. </span></strong><br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Candidates will require excellent computer skills,
specifically Word, Excel and online research capabilities. Familiarity with
database operation, social media and website management is considered an asset,
however training will be provided. </span></strong><br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">The internship will take place in Whitehorse and
Teslin: candidates should have access to a vehicle for the duration of their
internship. Candidates must reside in either the Whitehorse or Teslin area, or
be willing to relocate to both communities for the duration of the internship.
Assistance in locating housing and transportation will be provided. </span></strong><br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">The internship welcomes participation from equity
groups and is an equal opportunity employer. As this position is funded through
the Young Canada Works- Building Careers in Heritage program, the successful applicant
must meet the program’s eligibility requirements, found here: <a href="http://www.youngcanadaworks.ca"><span style>www.youngcanadaworks.ca</span></a>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Job Term (approximately): June 15, 2015 to December
11, 2015 (26 weeks) </span></strong><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Wages: $18-21/hour, dependent on experience </span></strong><br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"><b>Apply by e-mail with cover letter and CV to <a href="mailto:info@heritageyukon.ca">info@heritageyukon.ca</a>
by 5:00pm, May 25, 2015. </b><br></span></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal"><br></span></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Applications may also be mailed to: Yukon Historical
& Museums Association, 3126 Third Avenue, Whitehorse YT, Y1A 1E7</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""></span></p>
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