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Job Description:
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13 weeks; Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations; 37.5 hrs per week
We are looking for a Curatorial Assistant to conduct archival and object collection care, organization, re-housing, digitization, and inventory tasks over a period of 13 weeks. Candidates should either be nearing completion of their high-school diploma or pursuing post-secondary studies in the fields of history, anthropology, archaeology, library/archival science, cultural resource management, or sociology. We will provide you with training in current museum standards and best practices, such as: artifact handling, object condition reporting, photography and digitization, and collection and digital file organization.
Are you familiar with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Epson, and Cannon software? Are you dedicated, hardworking, detail oriented and capable of lifting up to 50 lbs? Can you work as part of a small, effective team and independently? Do you want to make a big difference to our unique community?
Eligibility information is available at: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/heritage-organizations-students.html. Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest in this position via email to the attention of the Manger/Curator at agassizharrisonmuseum@shawbiz.ca by 5 pm on Friday May 24, 2019. Upon receipt of your application, an eligibility questionnaire will be sent to you that must be completed in order for you to be considered as a candidate for the position.
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