Summer Exhibits Assistant- YCW summer job [Clarington, ON]
 

Summer Exhibits Assistant- YCW summer job

    

 

Job Title:

 

Summer Exhibits Assistant- YCW summer job

 
 

Organization:

 

Clarington Museums and Archives

 

Job Type:

Summer student

 

Language Required:

 

English

 
 

Location:

 

Clarington, ON

 
 

Application Deadline:

 

28-Apr-2018

 

Job Start Date:

01-May-2018

 

Date Posted:

 

18-Apr-2018

 

Email:

hridge@claringtonmuseums.com

 

Web Link to Institution:

 

http://www.claringtonmuseums.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Summer-Exhibits-Assistant.pdf

 
 

Salary:

 

$14.00 hourly

 
 

Job Description:

 

Clarington Museums and Archives is currently seeking highly motivated individuals with an interest
in the preservation, exhibition and interpretation of local history for the position of Summer Exhibits
Assistant.
To see if you are eligible for this job through the Young Canada Works program please visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/studentsgraduates/heritage-organizations-students.html
The responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Participating as a member of a team to support the creation of the Exhibit Management Project to
create and manage existing exhibits
• Identification and use of museum artifacts according exhibit management practices;
• Storage of artifacts according to collection management practices;
• Assisting with administrative duties to maintain the daily operation;
• Maintaining museum conservation standards at museum sites which includes recording
temperature and humidity readings.
• Dealing with exhibit inquiries
Qualifications:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent public relations skills including an ability to provide quality customer service
• Working knowledge of computer software including Word, Excel and Photo shop
• Knowledge of Proficio would be an asset but not necessary training will be provided
• Thorough knowledge of Ontario and Canadian history
• Knowledge of local history would be an asset
• First Aid/ CPR and ladder training would be an asset

Applications will be accepted up to and including April 28, 2018 and must include a current resume.
We thank all candidates who apply, but only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.
Please apply via email to:
hridge@claringtommuseums.com
attn:
Katharine Warren
Acting Executive Director
Clarington Museums and Archives
62 Temperance Street
Bowmanville ON
L1C 3A8