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Collections Assistant

Rossland, BC, Canada

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

On-Site

About the Role

The Collections Assistant will work on many key projects in partnership with the Collections Manager and trained volunteers to ensure our collection is well managed, documented, and cared for. The main projects for the summer are completing an inventory of our collection, with a focus on our geological specimens. Tasks associated with this project are assisting with cataloguing and photographing the collection, as well as helping rehouse the collection in our main collections storage room. They will also help coordinate our “Ask a Geologist” presentation series with our Geology Club. In addition to working in the collection storage, the student will assist with ongoing updates to our permanent exhibitions and curate an outreach exhibit to be displayed at one of our community partner’s buildings. We have also begun to receive objects through our current MOU with the Autonomous Sinixt as a temporary repository for Sinixt objects and documentary heritage, and this role will support that work where collections management and preservation come in.

All staff assist with the opening, operating, maintenance, and closing procedures associated with daily operations.

Requirements

  • Funding Dependent: Post-secondary student in Museum, Geology, History studies, or related fields

  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

  • Excellent computer skills (incl. Microsoft Office/Google Docs, Squarespace, Google Drive)

  • Should be very well organized, detail-oriented, and able to problem-solve

  • A passion for history, geology, and education

  • The following are desired assets for the job:

  • Creativity and enthusiasm

  • Excellent public speaking abilities

  • Interest in and experience in photography (of still objects)

  • Experience with PastPerfect

  • Knowledge of Rossland or West Kootenay history

  • Current First Aid certificate


Salary/Wage

17.50-19


Accessible Employer: Yes

Open to International applicants with valid Canadian Work permits: No

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