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Job Description:
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Job Title: Curatorial Assistant
Duration: May 24, 2018 – September 3, 2018 (15 weeks)
Wage: $14.50/hour 35 hours per week
Location: Niagara Historical Museum, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario www.niagarahistorical.museum; 905-468-3912
Send resumes to: aklassen@nhsm.ca
Reporting Duties: Reports to the Managing Director.
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.
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 • 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
Apply by email with resume and cover letter to aklassen@nhsm.ca
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