Collections Assistant

Organization

Orillia Museum of Art & History

Job Type

summer student

Language Required

English

Location

Orillia, ON 

Application Deadline

03-Apr-2020

Job Start Date

19-may-2020

Date Posted

DD/MM/YYYY

Email

executivedirector@orilliamuseum.org

Website

orilliamuseum.org

Salary

$14/hour

Job Description

TThe Orillia Museum of Art & History seeks a post-secondary student to fill the position of Collections Assistant for the summer. The candidate will be expected to accession, describe and catalogue a large collection of archival materials and photographs for the museum collection and online database. Appropriate storage of the collection will form a part of the position, and requires the use of preventive conservation methods and techniques. The candidate will also support the curatorial team with research. Eligible candidates will be a student returning to post-secondary education, preferably in a related field (Archival, Library or Museum Studies, History, Fine Arts, or Anthropology. This position is limited to students who meet the Young Canada Works program’s set criteria and have registered with the online database at www.youngcanadaworks.gc.ca. Advanced computer skills are required, while familiarity with database applications, and in particular PastPerfect Museum Software is a definite asset. Photography skills are an asset. Applicant must be able to work independently with good clerical accuracy, and have the ability to organize and plan. Time management is also required. Applicant must have excellent English skills, including excellent verbal and writing abilities. Applicant must have excellent customer service skills and a pleasant manner. Police check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening check are required.


Length of position: 15 weeks
# of positions: 1
Hours/Week: 35 Salary: $14/hr

The Orillia Museum of Art & History is an equal opportunity employer and has in place a Human Resources Policy that it follows with regard to hiring practices for applicants and the participation of the Government of Canada’s job equity groups.

Deadline for application for this position is Friday, April 3, 2020 by 4pm. Applications may be submitted, in confidence, by e-mail to the attention of:

Ninette Gyorody
Orillia Museum of Art & History
30 Peter Street S.
Orillia, ON
L3V 5A9
Tel: (705) 326-2159 x101

E-mail: executivedirector@orilliamuseum.org

Please note that the job has not yet been created and is subject to the availability of funding through the Young Canada Works program.