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Job Description:
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The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre’s mission is to preserve and dynamically present the heritage of Rossland and area. We do this with comprehensive indoor and outdoor displays on the industrial and social history of Rossland with a particular emphasis on the mining and skiing histories of the area. We are located directly on the “Mining in the Kootenays” historic site – on top of the historic Black Bear Mine. Additionally, we have an extensive community archives, a provincial visitor information centre, numerous educational programs in-house and through outreach activities, downtown heritage walking tours, and various special events throughout the summer.
Job Description:
The Archives Assistant will work with a dynamic team of staff and volunteers to focus on some of the key projects that must be completed in the archives, including:
Mobilize the volunteer pool to work through archival donation backlog
Inventory the documentary art collection and prepare a plan for a new storage solution
Review the archival fee schedule with a new photo order procedure in partnership with the Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History
Coordinate a public archival training workshop (instructed by a professional archivist)
Institute the recommendations received from the Canadian Conservation Institute facility assessment on storage reorganization
Assist the Research Assistant and Collections Manager in current research projects
Along with these specific research topics, the student will also manage public research requests, incoming archival donations, and further internal research requests for our programming, promotions, and publications.
All staff assist in the general operation and maintenance of the museum, archives, visitor centre, and discovery centre, including assisting with major events, and programming.
The ideal candidate for this position will be currently attending post-secondary in archival, library, or museum studies and familiar with the Rules for Archival Description. They will have excellent research/sourcing skills and the ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy under pressure. They will possess the ability to work cooperatively as part of a dynamic team.
The following is a list of additional essential qualifications necessary to this position:
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Excellent computer skills (incl. Microsoft Office/Google Docs, WordPress, Dropbox)
Should be very well organized, detail-oriented, and able to problem solve
Excellent public speaking abilities
A passion for history and education
The following desired qualifications may be considered an asset for this position:
Creativity and enthusiasm
Experience working as or directly with a project manager
Experience in or with the tourism and/or cultural sector
Knowledge of Rossland or West Kootenay history
Current First Aid certificate
Please submit your resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications and quoting the position(s) you are applying for by email (preferred) to museumdirector@rosslandmuseum.ca or drop off at 1100 Hwy 3B (junction of Hwy 3B and Hwy 22). Please also attach references.
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