Archives Coordinator- Canada Summer Job

6 days ago


Edmonton, Canada YWCA Edmonton Full time

**About YWCA Edmonton**

YWCA Edmonton is a powerful voice for equity and has been leading social change and progress for women, families and gender-diverse individuals in the capital region since 1907. Part of an international movement, YWCA Edmonton is a trusted provider of services, programs and advocacy work that transforms lives and helps build a stronger, healthier, and equitable community for all. We provide education and services to thousands every year through leadership programs, counselling, outdoor education, healing retreats and supporting people with disabilities.

**Job Summary**

**Employment Type**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct a comprehensive review of YWCA Edmonton's current archives.
- Manage and organize the off-site storage facility housing YWCA Edmonton's archival materials.
- Implement efficient and secure storage practices to ensure the safekeeping of all archival items.
- Develop a systematic inventory system for easy retrieval and tracking.
- Lead the digitization process for textual records, photographs, and other print media in YWCA Edmonton's archival collections.
- Create detailed metadata for each digitized item to facilitate accessibility and searchability.
- Reorganize archival content as necessary to identify and separate distinct fonds (collections).
- Arrange and describe the contents of each fonds to enhance accessibility and research capabilities.
- Implement standardized archival practices for consistency.
- Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders involved in archival initiatives.
- Undertake any additional archival tasks deemed necessary for the effective management and preservation of YWCA Edmonton's historical records.

**Qualifications Required**:

- Must be physically able to lift, reach and carry boxes up to 15 kg.
- Must have own transportation.
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have excellent communication, time management and problem-solving skills.
- The applicant must be able to take initiative and work independently most of the time.
- Interest in conducting research and preserving historical documents is an asset.
- Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner.
- Passion for the mission and work of YWCA Edmonton.
- Clear Criminal Record Check.
- Between 18 and 30 years of age.

**Employment Type**: 35 hours per week

**Period of Work**: 10 weeks

**Salary**: $16.00/hour

**How to Apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 weeks

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Will you be able to commute to and from our work location?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-19



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