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Museum Collections Assistant

Program stream:
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Job title:
Museum Collections Assistant
Organization name:
Norwich and District Museum
Job location:
Norwich, Ontario
Length of assignment:
2017-06-12 to 2017-09-02 (12 weeks)
Hourly wage:
$12.00
Job Poster
The Norwich and District Museum is seeking applicants for the position of Museum Collections Assistant from June to September. This position is 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday and alternating Saturdays from 9-5 daily and pays $12.00 an hour. The primary duty of this position is handling, photographing and collecting data and information on artifacts and entering that information into a new collections management system. This position will also involve providing tours for museum visitors, working as part of a team to plan, prepare and lead educational programs and special events, promoting the museum through social media platforms, blogs, posters and articles, and keeping the museum buildings in a clean and orderly state. Preferred applicants will be enrolled in a post-secondary program of museum studies, history, English or education or a senior high school student intending to pursue studies in these areas and who has a demonstrated interest in history. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, computer skills and an attention to detail and accuracy. They must be self-motivated and able to stay on task to work as part of a team or independently. They must demonstrate good interpersonal and customer service skills and be comfortable with a leadership role.
The Norwich Museum is located in the village of Norwich in Southwestern Ontario and consists of several historic buildings which tell the story of Norwich Township’s Quaker, rural and agricultural roots. We are a not for profit organization run by a team of volunteer directors and have served the community in one form or another since 1910. For more information see our website www.norwichdhs.ca
To apply for this position send a resume and cover letter to Curatorial Administrator, Deborah Dufton at e-mail account norwichdhs@execulink.com or apply in person at 89 Stover Street North, Norwich between the hours of 10 and 4 Mon. to Sat. Interviews will be held in the last two weeks of May and successful applicants will be expected to start on June 12.




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