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Archival Assistant

Program stream:
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Job title:
Archival Assistant
Organization name:
Summerland Museum and Archives Society
Job location:
Summerland, British Columbia
Length of assignment:
2017-06-06 to 2017-08-27 (12 weeks)
Hourly wage:
$12.50
The Summerland Museum and Archives Society runs a museum and archives year-round in Summerland, BC, situated with the beautiful South Okanagan Valley. Summerland (population 10, 826) is an agricultural community with a location that makes it a natural tourist hot spot--particularly in relation to wine tourism, the Experimental Gardens, and the Kettle Valley Railway Train Ride. It has many opportunities for indoor and outdoor recreation as well as a vibrant arts community.

The Summerland Museum and Archives is looking for a temporary 12-week full-time student to work as an Archival Assistant at the Summerland Museum, from June 6, 2017 to August 27, 2017. This position will provide direct hands-on, career-related experience for a student considering a career relating to museum or archival work.
The Archival Assistant will assist in the Summerland Museum’s Backlog Completion Project, as well as serving the public, such as providing assistance to researchers. The Archival Assistant will also support the day-to-day operations of the Museum, by welcoming visitors and answering phone calls.
This temporary position is supported by the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations. Candidates must meet the Young Canada Works Eligibility Criteria (www.youngcanadaworks.ca) and register with the Young Canada Works online (www.youngcanadaworks.ca).
The ideal candidate will:
--be currently enrolled in relevant undergraduate studies such as History, Museum, Archival, or Library studies, or Political Science.
--have a strong interest in preserving history.
--preferably have knowledge archival theory and practices.
--have experience using PC and MAC operating systems.
--have an interest in museums and history, preferably with a focus on early 20th century Canadian history, including local First Nations history.
--have excellent organizational ability.
--have strong communication, interpersonal, oral and written skills.
The successful candidate is required to supply a criminal record check and a copy of their credentials.
Position Status: Summer Student
Hours of Work: 35 hours/week (Tuesday through Saturday)
Rate of Pay: $12.50 per hour
Closing Date: 5:00 PM, April 28, 2017.
To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter via email or mailed hard copy. Email submissions should be sent to info@summerlandmuseum.org. Mailed hard copies can be mailed to: Summerland Museum, PO box 1491, Summerland, BC, VOH 1Z0.
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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