Museum Collections/exhibit Assistant

2 weeks ago


North Bay, Canada North Bay Museum Full time

The North Bay Museum is looking to hire summer a museum collections/exhibit assistant.

The collections/exhibit assistant will work with the Director/Curator to catalogue and perform research on recently donated objects. They will also assist with updating existing museum records by adding images and reviewing accuracy. They will also assist with preparation for and installation of museum exhibits.

The collections assistant will help run special events and work occasionally in the museum gift shop, when required.

This position will run for approximately 12 weeks and 37.5 hours a week at $17.50 an hour.

**Description of Duties**:

- Catalogue and process materials using museum database
- Assist with archival digitization
- Perform research on museum objects and photos
- Box artifacts and perform preventative conservation as required
- Work with the public in a museum/retail setting on an occasional basis as required
- Perform research on exhibit objects and photos
- Assist with writing exhibit text and set up of temporary exhibits
- Perform museum maintenance when required

**Desired Skills & Qualifications**
- An interest in and knowledge of Canadian history
- Ability to research, compile, synthesize, and summarize information
- Ability to work independently or in a team setting
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Experience with exhibit planning or working with museum collections is an asset
- Experience working in a retail or museum setting is an asset
- Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada;
- Note:Non-Canadian students holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible;
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada;
- Be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment
- Not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW.
- Have been a full-time student (as defined by his or her educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW job;
- Intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW job.

**This position is available courtesy of funding from Young Canada Works.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-29
Expected start date: 2024-05-20



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