Collections Assistant
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Collections Assistant
- Organization name:
- Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre
- Job location:
- Pembroke, Ontario
- Length of assignment:
- 2017-05-15 to 2017-08-04 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $11.40
Duties include:
- accession backlogged artifacts and put them into storage or into an exhibit
- assist the Curator to process incoming artifact or archival donations
- assist with installing the Currie exhibit, provide support and maintenance for the Canada 150 displays that are up for 2017
- complete an inventory of Area 3 and update files to reflect new artifact locations
- entering accession records into the collection management database
- record temperature and humidity once a week in designated areas of the Museum
- photographing textiles and labelling storage boxes with photos
- rolling and storing quilts and other textiles
- responding to research requests from the public
- assist in providing tours of the Museum to the general public and school groups when needed
- assist in putting together exhibits and/or presentations for outreach events
- cleaning and maintenance of the Museum and grounds as required
Qualifications:
This job is suited to a University or college student from a liberal arts field, i.e. museum studies, history, etc. Preference will be given to a student enrolled in a Museum studies program. As this job includes a fair amount of computer collections work, the successful candidate should have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and various programs.
Ability to multi-task
Good public speaking skills
An interest in history and heritage
Experience working in a Museum is an asset but not necessary
Research skills
Photography skills
Must be a full-time student this past spring and returning to full-time studies in the fall. Bilingualism is a definite asset.
The Ottawa Valley Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer, and will consider all applications with relevant qualifications. Final decisions on employment are based on the merit of the applicant.
Wage is $11.40 an hour.
Resumes will be accepted until April 28, 2017. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only individuals short-listed for interviews will be contacted. Send resumes to:
Angela Siebarth, Director/Curator, Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village, 1032 Pembroke St. East, Pembroke, Ont. K8A 6Z2. Email: pembrokemuseum@nrtco.net
Tourist attractions nearly include whitewater rafting companies such as Wilderness Tours, RiverRun and Owl rafting. Pembroke is also the site of the Pembroke Old Time Fiddling and Stepdancing Championships held over the Labour Day weekend each year. Renfrew County has a regional Museum Network (www.renfrewcountymuseums.org), consisting of over 20 Museums. The Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village (www.champlaintrailmuseum.com) is a member of this group, as well as the largest museum in the County. This year our Renfrew County Museums will be celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation with various initiatives being planned. 2018 will mark the Museums 60th year of operation. The Museum is also a member of the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (www.ottawavalley.org).
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