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Job Description:
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Curatorial Assistant
The Niagara Historical Society & Museum (NHSM) is a team of staff and volunteers which passionately collects, preserves, researches, educates and promotes the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake and its communities. We inspire an appreciation of local history through engaging programs and exhibitions.
Duration: May 26 – August 29, 2018 (14 weeks)
Wage: $14.50/hour 35 hours per week
Job Purpose: The Curatorial Assistant will develop new exhibits for the Museum’s upper gallery and assist with the digitization of the Museum’s archival collection. The candidate will also complete other curatorial duties as identified by the Acting Curator.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Identify topics related to Niagara-on-the-Lake’s history
• Choose items for the Museum’s collection related to key themes
• Research and write text for exhibition
• Mount displays using the Museum’s resources, working within a strict budget
• Scan archival documents and upload to collection’s database
• Research and write detailed descriptions for items to be placed online
• Assist with answering research requests from the public
• Assist on special event days at the Museum
Secondary Responsibilities:
• Answer the phone at the Museum
• Greet visitors, receive admissions, direct patrons to the Museum, answer questions by visitors
• POS entry of gift shop sales
• Assist with special events at the Museum
• Any other duties as required by the position
Interaction with Patrons and Public
• Interact with Museum visitors
• Interact with Museum volunteers
Working Conditions and Environment:
• May be required to attend and assist with special events on evenings and weekends
• May be required to work with some chemicals used for cleaning purposes and accessioning
Knowledge and Skills Required:
• Some University/College experience required- Must be enrolled full time and returning full time in the fall
• Experience with the use of database systems is an asset
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and managerial skills
• Good research and writing skills
• Experience assisting with special events
• Ability to work independently as well as part of team
• Creativity and leadership skills
• Experience working with an historical collection is an asset
• Education in a History, Museum Studies, arts administration or a public history programme is an asset
• MUST BE REGISTERED WITH YOUNG CANADA WORKS AND MEET THEIR CRITERIA
• The Niagara Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer
Send resume and cover letter to aklassen@nhsm.ca
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