Collections Associate

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

**Uxbridge Historical Centre - Collections Associate, contract**

The Uxbridge Historical Centre is seeking to hire a post-secondary student for the rewarding and stimulating position of Collections Associate. The student will gain valuable professional, museum-standard experience in the field of collections management, specifically: inventory, documentation, digitization, and condition assessment of artifacts; artifact storage and exhibition preparation; and inputting and updating data into PastPerfect collections management database. The student will acquire an understanding of the practices and procedures pertaining to the caretaking of museum collections while supporting and participating in activities that promote volunteer participation and enhance visitor engagement.

**Responsibilities**
- Inventory, digitize, and update artifact collection located in the Gould-Carmody House storage areas
- Assess condition of artifacts and prepare reports
- Conduct research into specific artifacts using archival documents and first-person interviews
- Assist with reorganizing artifact storage area, storage consolidation, and condition assessments
- Update the collections database through data entry and editing
- Assist with the planning and implementation of public programs, tours and all aspects of visitor services on an as-needed basis
- Review and understand Museum collections management policies and procedures, Health and Safety, and other appropriate policies and procedures

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary student pursuing a degree or diploma in museum studies, history, or related discipline
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Interest and familiarity with Canadian history
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Strong customer service skills; ability to thrive independently and as part of a team
- Excellent computer skills (MS suite, database management, research)
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required
- Experience working with volunteers is an asset
- Knowledge and experience using PastPerfect or similar collections management software is an asset

51 Toronto Street South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1T1
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The Township of Uxbridge will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the _
- OHRC. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information _and
- Protection of Privacy Act._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 16 weeks

**Salary**: $15.75 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Museum and Archives (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-04-14
Expected start date: 2023-05-15