Summer Archives Coordinator

**CSJ Archives Coordinator, Summer**
**_* Canada Summer Jobs Position - applicants must be between 18-30 years old
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**Organization Overview**:
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**:
YWCA Edmonton is seeking a Summer Archives Coordinator to play a crucial role in preserving and
archives, developing an archive plan, organizing off-site storage, overseeing digitization efforts, and
performing additional archival functions as necessary.

**Employment Type**:
Full-time (35 hours/week), hours typically between Monday - Friday. Some additional after hours or
must be between the ages of 18-30.

**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**:
arrangement, records management and handling archival material through a combination of
education, job experience and/or volunteering.
- 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.

**Equal Opportunity Commitment**:
For over a century, YWCA Edmonton has been dedicated to creating a community in which everyone has
an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. We know that creating an equitable world requires
diversity of thought and equity for all. We stay true to our mission by welcoming the unique contributions

committed to maintaining a workplace environment that demonstrates a culture built on the fundamental
principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and safety.
**Acknowledgment**:
YWCA Edmonton acknowledges that we are on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and the Metis
Homeland of Region 4. The footsteps of diverse Indigenous peoples have marked this territory from time
immemorial — First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and now settlers from around the world. We are all treaty
members, with recognition and respect for Indigenous Peoples and the traditional territories on which we
live, work, and play. We call upon our collective honored traditions and spirits to share responsibility for
stewardship of this beautiful land and our community.
**Employment Type**: 35 hours per week
**Period of Work**: 10 weeks
**Salary**: $16.00/hour
**How to Apply**:
**Only qualified applicants will be contacted for a prescreening interview. Please do not call with