Archival Research Officer [Toronto]
 

Archival Research Officer

    

 

Job Title:

 

Archival Research Officer

 
 

Organization:

 

Inuit Art Foundation

 

Job Type:

Contract

 

Language Required:

 

English

 
 

Location:

 

Toronto, ON

 
 

Application Deadline:

 

02-01-2019

 

Job Start Date:

30-08-2019

 

Date Posted:

 

28-11-2018

 

Email:

aprocida@inuitartfoundation.org

 

Web Link to Institution:

 

http://www.inuitartfoundation.org/

 
 

Salary:

 

$22.00 per hour

 
 

Job Description:

 



The Inuit Art Foundation is seeking a full-time Archival Research Officer to work to re-locate, organize, re-house and digitize the rich archive the IAF holds from January 2019 – August 2019. The Research Officer will work with IAF staff, Inuit artists and other cultural institutions to bring forward integral information through the digitization of the IAF’s archive. This will highlight the contributions of Inuit artists to Canada’s national artistic heritage as well as to Inuit self-determination. In addition, the Research Officer will help to publicize the information contained in the database through the IAF’s website, newsletter and social media platforms.

Reporting to the Senior Editor, the primary responsibilities of the Archival Research Officer will be:
• Create comprehensive inventory of IAF Archive
• Assess and rehouse slides, photos, negatives and documents
• Develop and implement organizational structure for archive
• Scan and record catalogue information on digital platform
• Ensure consistency in recording of information

A successful candidate’s qualifications will include:
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in art history, information studies, visual arts, museum studies or related field;
• Previous experience working in a cultural institution or non-profit;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize in order to meet deadlines;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite with experience with database software considered an asset; and

Foundational knowledge of Inuit art will be considered a strong asset.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent and resume to aprocida@inuitartfoundation.org by 5PM on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Inuit Art Foundation is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.