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Job Description:
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The Canadian Automotive Museum (CAM), located in Oshawa, Ontario has exhibited the story of the automobile in Canada since 1963. Home to the world’s most significant collection of Canadian cars, the museum tells the unique story of the automobile in Canada.
Job Summary
The Canadian Automotive Museum (CAM) seeks a Curatorial Intern to assist with the development of new interpretive materials for the museum’s North Gallery that will highlight the international importance of 18 vehicles on display, including a 1926 Ahrens-Fox fire truck, a 1983 DeLorean, and 1960 Rolls-Royce limousine. The selected candidate will gain hands-on experience in exhibit planning, curatorial research, and content development.
Duties & Responsibilities
Research 18 automobiles and motorcycles.
Write exhibit text and create display panels.
Select images and obtain reproduction rights.
Write and post blog entries, website content, newsletter articles, and social media updates related to exhibit content.
Develop guided tour of the North Gallery.
Maintain collections records and project files.
Assist with additional curatorial tasks as they arise.
Qualifications:
A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee entitled to work in Canada.
Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
Recent graduate who has graduated from college or university within the last 24 months at the start of employment.
Have not previously participated in or been paid under this or any other Career Focus internship program funded under the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy.
Preference given to candidates with a background in Museum Studies, history, automotive engineering, or a similar field with experience working in a museum or library setting.
Strong attention to detail.
Reading ability of French.
General knowledge of automobiles and 20th century history.
Competencies:
Technology: Use online research tools, digitization technology, and web based media.
Communications: Interact with others via email, phone, and in-person discussion.
Organization: Track projects and measurable outcomes.
Customer Service: Work with the public both in-person and virtually.
This position is contingent on successful funding from Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage. The Canadian Automotive Museum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
Positions Available: 1
Duration: 24 weeks (October 1, 2018 – March 29, 2019), 37.5 hours/week
Salary: $16/hour
Hours: Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and three references, and a writing sample to jobs@canadianautomotivemuseum.com by 5pm on Friday, September 14, 2018.
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