Interpretive Historical Research Associate Petrolia Cemeteries Project
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Interpretive Historical Research Associate Petrolia Cemeteries Project
- Organization name:
- Town of Petrolia - Petrolia Heritage Committee
- Job location:
- Petrolia, Ontario
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-05-07 to 2018-07-27 (11.57 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $14.00
If you like history and heritage and want experience working within a municipal government, this job is for you.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with our amazing Senior Municipal Staff, local historians, local genealogy groups, Archivists and monument restoration professionals. In addition to fieldwork the candidate will gain public administration experience working in a municipal setting, the value of networking with local experts and the creation, maintenance and value of quality historical records.
Assisting with data entry, historical research and creation of promotional and educational materials you will gain valuable employability skills while enjoying something you enjoy.
The candidate will research, photograph and document graves at Hillsdale Cemetery (active) and East End Pioneer Cemetery (inactive) and input data into Stone Orchard Cemetery software.
Using the above research and working closely with the Hillsdale Cemetery Tour Team (Town of Petrolia Clerk, Director of Cultural Services, Director of Marketing, Petrolia Heritage members, Petrolia Community Theatre, local historians, photographers and archivists) the candidate will assist with the development of the biennial Hillsdale Cemetery Tour. This will include in depth research of 20-30 cemetery occupants, linking the information to local walking tours highlighting significant architecture, map development, marketing plan and budgeting.
Job description and requirements
You apply your self-motivation and interpersonal skills to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
37.5 hours per week. Must be available to work weekends and evening if required
Enrolled in a study field related to History, Archival or Museum work
Strong research skills
Demonstrated experience of word processing (Word), electronic spreadsheet (Excel), presentation (Power Point), and electronic mail (Outlook) is required.
Vehicle travel to the cemeteries, local library and archives is necessary
Possession of a valid Ontario Drivers Licence – access to a vehicle is desirable
Ability to navigate uneven terrain and walk significant distances
Available to work some weekends
Town of Petrolia
One Position - Interpretive Historical Research Associate Petrolia Cemeteries Project
May 7 – August 24, 2018 (16 weeks)
35 hours per week
$14.00/ hour
Please apply via email to lbelan@petrolia.ca by 12:00pm Wednesday April 18, 2018 12:00 Noon
town.petrolia.on.ca
petroliaheritage.com
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