Archives Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Archives Assistant
- Organization name:
- Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County
- Job location:
- Belleville, Ontario
- Length of assignment:
- 2017-05-08 to 2017-08-25 (16 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $15.00
- appraising archival materials
- arranging and describing archives
- digitizing archival materials
- preparing exhibits
- writing blog posts and articles
- updating social media
- helping visitors with reference questions
The successful applicant must:
- be a student enrolled in a post-secondary program in archival, library, museum, or information studies; or a student enrolled in another program who has taken a substantial course in archival studies
- be able to communicate effectively both in writing and orally
- be able to work with minimal supervision
- work well in a team environment
- be proficient with computers and office software
- be courteous and tactful in dealing with the public
- be a careful worker, with a thoughtful approach and attention to detail
- have ability to lift records boxes weighing up to 20 kilograms
The position is funded by Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations. This position is contingent on receiving funding approval from Young Canada Works.
Apply To: Alison McNevin, Recruiting Specialist, Corporation of the City of Belleville, 169 Front Street, Belleville, Ontario K8N 2Y8
Fax: 613-977-3225
Email: hrgeneral@city.belleville.on.ca
The City of Belleville, in accordance with its Human Resources Policy, is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must be registered with Young Canada Works (young-canada-works.canada.ca).
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