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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">AUDAIN ART MUSEUM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">POSITION: First Nations Assistant Curator (Young Canada Works Internship)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">SUPERVISOR: Chief Curator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">HOURS: 35 hrs per week
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">TERM: Full-time - term (October 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017), possibility of extension, grant dependent<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">SALARY: $30.00/hr<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">LOCATION: Audain Art Museum, Whistler, British Columbia<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">JOB SUMMARY: This is professional curatorial work performed at the Audain Art Museum. The incumbent assists the chief curator in the re-development of permanent collection First Nations
content; the development of temporary exhibitions; engages in a variety of research activities; develops, in consultation with the chief curator didactic and interpretive material for exhibitions and publication; provides tours to museum visitors and maintains
curatorial records including databases. The incumbent exercises considerable independence of judgment and action within established guidelines while unusual and policy matters are referred to a superior who reviews work performance in terms of effective maintenance
of exhibitions and the efficiency of services provided.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">RESPONSIBILITIES:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Assists the chief curator with the re-development of permanent collection First Nations content – historical and contemporary;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Engages in research activities under the direction of the chief curator; locates, assembles, analyzes, consolidates and presents information on a variety of topics; prepares
didactic material for publication;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Assists with the preparation of temporary exhibits; suggests themes, prepares plans and storylines; assists in the selection of artworks; as required, assists with installation
of exhibitions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Assists with the administration of the museums temporary exhibition program; implements methodology for and ensures the accurate recording of artworks in the museum’s temporary
exhibition program;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Oversees and participates in the handling and storage of all artworks and/or artifacts; monitors the condition and location of objects held by the museum; arranges for and assists
in the cleaning and restoration of objects as required;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts; as directed, attends meetings and represents the Museum;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Answers general enquiries regarding the museum’s collection and donation and loan procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Assists in preparing budgets; obtains estimates; as required, assists with developing and writing grant applications; makes recommendations regarding policies and procedures
for collections management.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Leads tours of permanent collection and temporary exhibitions;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Recordkeeping, research, and data entry tasks; plans and carries out orientation and on-the-job training of new staff;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Develops didactic and interpretive material for exhibitions in consultation with chief curator;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Travel may be required;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Other duties as required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Working knowledge of museum methods and techniques, such as those relating to the identification, and cataloguing of objects.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Working knowledge of computerized recordkeeping methods and techniques related to the work performed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Working knowledge of the value and significance of art and artifacts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Working knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques applicable to the display of objects.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Ability to conduct research and to prepare reports, pamphlets, and related informational material.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Ability to implement and administer a variety of procedures related to the accession, storage, handling and display of museum artworks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and to represent the gallery on external committees as required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Superior attention to detail;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Keyboarding skills and ability to use Word, Excel, Outlook, the Internet, and other computer programs as required;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Knowledge of British Columbia First Nations artwork, history and culture<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Ability to work with a variety of audiences and to speak comfortably in public;
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Ability to meet deadlines, maintains program and administrative priorities, and adapt to shifting priorities and timelines.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">OTHER REQUIREMENTS:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Valid B.C. Driver’s license;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">QUALIFICATIONS:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Be of First Nations descent;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• University Degree in Education, Museum Studies, History, First Nations Studies, Visual Arts or a related discipline required;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience working in a museum, art gallery or cultural setting is desirable.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">The successful candidate will be required to complete/provide:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Three recent work related references;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Criminal Records Check will be required by the successful candidate;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Note: Non-Canadian students or graduates holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Be legally entitled to work in Canada;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Be of First Nations ancestry;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Have finished the school term at the start of employment;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Meet the specific eligibility criteria of the program to which you apply;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Be registered in the YCW online candidate inventory;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">• Not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif""> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">HOW TO APPLY:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">E-applications only to: dmartens@audainartmuseum.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">Subject line: First Nations Assistant Curator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">Attachments: Cover letter plus recent resume<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">Deadline for application: September 19, 2016, 4 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">Darrin Martens<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">Gail and Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chief Curator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">Tel: 604.962.0413 ext.102<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">E-mail: dmartens@audainartmuseum.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">Location Address:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:red">Audain</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">
<b>Art Museum</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">4350 Blackcomb Way<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, V0N 1B4<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">Mailing Address:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";color:red">Audain</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">
<b>Art Museum</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">P.O. Box 5<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"">Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, V0N 1B0<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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