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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNoSpacing>Please find attached a job posting for our upcoming summer Collections Assistant position, dependent on funding.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing>Job Title: Collections Assistant <span style='font-size:12.0pt'>- </span>Summer Student Position<span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Organization Name: Village of New Denver (Nikkei Internment Memorial Centre)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Job Location: New Denver, BC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Length of Assignment: May 27 – Aug 30, 2019 (14 Weeks) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hourly Wage: $14.00 per hour Full Time (35 hrs/wk) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='background:white'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The student may also be asked to assist with community outreach activities and events organized by the NIMC.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:white'>Description of Tasks<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Collections Assistant's main tasks will be:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='line-height:106%'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='line-height:106%'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='line-height:106%'>To complete the previously created archival material entries to the database to ensure all fields are filled appropriately using archival rules of description. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='line-height:106%'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><span style='line-height:106%'>To participate and assist with community outreach events at the NIMC, including but not limited to Vegetable Garden Planting Day and school tours.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Skills Required: <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>This position is suitable for a student in the field of history, anthropology, social sciences, museum and curatorial studies or library and archival studies. <b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Ideal skills of the successful candidate:<o:p></o:p></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0cm' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='line-height:106%'>Knowledge of Canadian History and Japanese Canadian History is an asset; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='line-height:106%'>Strong familiarity and ability to use Office software, specifically Word and Excel;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='line-height:106%'>Familiarity with the Rules of Archival Description an asset;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='line-height:106%'>Candidates should possess knowledge of and practical experience with computers, internet, and online resources; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='line-height:106%'>Be able to safely lift and carry up to 20lb of archival boxes; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='line-height:106%'>Previous photography and photo editing skills are an asset; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='line-height:106%'>The Assistant must be organised and detail oriented with good communication skills in English; <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><span style='line-height:106%'>The student must be willing to work closely and collaboratively with others and demonstrate a genuine interest in the work experience. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white'>Candidates will be chosen on the basis of their skill level and ability, therefore we welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender or disability.</span></strong><span class=apple-converted-space><b><span style='background:white'> </span></b></span><b><span style='background:white'><br><br></span></b><span style='background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>POSITION IS DEPENDENT ON GRANT FUNDING<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='background:white'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='background:white'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Applications Procedure:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please forward applications with resume by email to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Chief Administrative Officer, Village of New Denver<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>office@newdenver.ca<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Applications accepted until April 15, 2019<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Characteristics of City/Region<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Kind Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Amanda Murphy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Recreation and Cultural Services Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Village of New Denver<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>