Description
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Description
Reporting to the Archivist, the Archives Intern will gain experience working on archival database transfer and associated webpage creation, inventorying archival records, digitizing oral histories and creating an outreach display.
What you’ll do
- Assist in inventory, cleaning and proper rehousing of private donations and municipal transfers, including encapsulation and folder making.
- Work with the Archives database (PastPerfect), Museum Software to inventory and catalogue artifacts in the “Photographs – Framed Storage” collection.
- Assist the archivist in the transfer of veteran profile data from an aging database to the PastPerfect software and creating an associated webpage on the MoD’s website.
- Prepare archival focused posts for social media channels and/or write material for website purposes.
- Digitize and catalogue a selection of oral history interviews.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll bring
- The preferred candidate for this position is a post-secondary student OR post-seconday graduate (please see grant eligblity criteria below) in Archival Studies, Library and Information Science, Public History, Museum Studies, Records and Information Management, History (or related study).
- Good organizational, time management, verbal and written communication skills, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, problem solve, and handle multiple duties and interruptions effectively.
- Must be able to lift and move artifacts, up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve and work collaboratively.
- A friendly, courteous personality, who is comfortable speaking to members of the public and representing the Museum of Dufferin offsite.
- Ability to read handwritten documents and cursive writing
- A combination of lived and learned experiences is valued in this position.
- A passion for history!
Please Note: This position is subject to the receipt of a Young Canada Works (YCW-BCH) OR the Young Canada Works (YCW grant). Please see eligbility criteria below:
- YCW-BHC applicants must be under 30 years of age, Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents, and a post-secondary graduate.
- YCW applicants must be under 30 years of age, Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents, and a returning post-secondary student.
Salary & Benefits
What we can offer YOU!
- A competitive hourly wage of $22.70 (January 1, 2025 Non-Union Pay Grid)
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan
- Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Contact
Email: hr@dufferincounty.ca
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