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Museum Collections Assistant

Program stream:
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Job title:
Museum Collections Assistant
Organization name:
North Bay Museum
Job location:
North Bay , Ontario
Length of assignment:
2018-05-14 to 2018-08-03 (12 weeks)
Hourly wage:
$14.00
Discovery North Bay Museum is a local history museum in downtown North Bay seeking a summer collections assistant.

The collections assistant will work with the Museum Director/Curator to organize and catalogue Discovery North Bay’s collection containing both artifacts and archival records.

The collections assistant should be ready to work on a variety of projects requiring excellent attention to detail.

Description of Duties:

-Catalogue and process materials using museum database

-Assist in digitization project

-Perform research on museum objects and photos

-Box artifacts and perform preventative conservation as required

-Work with the public in a retail setting on an occasional basis as required

Desired Skills & Qualifications

-An interest in and knowledge of Canadian history

-Ability to research, compile synthesize, and summarize information

-Ability to work independently or in a team setting

-Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

-Excellent attention to detail

-Experience with museum collections an asset

-Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite

Please apply by email to naomi.rupke@heritagenorthbay.com

by May 1st, 2018.
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