Curatorial Assistant

Organization

Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum

Job Type

Summer, Student

Language Required

English

Location

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Application Deadline

05-03-2020

Job Start Date

24-05-2020

Date Posted

14-02-2020

Email

aklassen@nhsm.ca

Website

www.nhsm.ca

Salary

$15/hour, 54 hours per week, 14 weeks

Job Description

Job Title: Curatorial Assistant
Duration: May 24 – August 29, 2020 (14 weeks)
Wage: $15/hour, 35 hours per week
Location: Niagara Historical Museum, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
www.nhsm.ca | 905-468-3912
Send resumes to: aklassen@nhsm.ca


Reporting Duties: Reports to the Managing Director.

Job Purpose: The Curatorial Assistant will develop a system for and begin packing the collection to move it temporarily offsite, assist with the digitization of the Museum’s archival collection and develop new exhibits for the Museum’s upper gallery. The candidate will also complete other curatorial duties as identified by the Acting Curator.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop system for packing artefacts
• Check inventory of storage shelves and monitor location changes of artefacts
• Prepare artefacts for moving offsite – build boxes, pack in foam and tissue, etc
• Maintain documented progress of packing project to ensure that staff and volunteers can complete the project at the end of contract
• Complete condition reports on items packed
• Identify topics related to Niagara-on-the-Lake’s history and 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
• Create social media content based on research and interesting artefacts found
• 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
• Assist with special events at the Museum
• 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 project management skills
• Good research and writing skills
• Experience assisting with special events is an asset
• 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 program is an asset
• MUST BE REGISTERED WITH YOUNG CANADA WORKS AND MEET THEIR CRITERIA
• The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is an equal opportunity employer

Please email resume with cover letter to aklassen@nhsm.ca