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Exhibition Assistant

Program stream:
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Job title:
Exhibition 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 located in downtown North Bay seeking a summer Exhibition Assistant.

The Exhibition Assistant will work with the Museum Director/Curator to revise the museum's long term displays by performing research and preparing artifact for display.

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

Description of Duties:

-Assist in digitization project which includes creating interactive iPad displays

-Perform research on museum objects and photos

-Write labels and prepare exhibit for display

-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

Interested applicants are asked to apply no later than May 1st, 2018. Applications should be sent to Discovery North Bay by email at: naomi.rupke@heritagenorthbay.com

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