Description
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Description
Reporting to the Curator, the Collections & Curatorial Intern will gain experience working on public outreach, inventorying artifacts, conducting research for blog posts, and exhibit installation. The successful applicant will also use PastPerfect Museum Software to inventory and catalogue approximately 150 artifacts in our Large Artifact Storage Room. The Collections Intern will also help the Curator install a temporary exhibit.
What you’ll do
- Engaging with the public at outreach events to connect with community members and share information on our Collecting the Community Project, which aims to increase the diversity of the museum’s collection and histories.
- Install/deinstall exhibitions
- Inventory and catalogue artifacts in our Large Artifact Storage Room
- Use Past Perfect Software
- Create social media collateral to share stories and research uncovered through work at the museum
- Condition report objects
- Photograph objects
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll bring
- The preferred candidate for this position is a post-secondary graduate with intent to work in the museum or archives field; not-for-profit sector, or government.
- 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 25 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.
- A combination of lived and learned experiences is valued in this position.
- A valid “G” or “G2” driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle, as there is no public transportation or ride-sharing available to this job site
Please Note: This position is subject to the receipt of a Young Canada Works (YCW) grant. YCW applicants must be under 30 years of age, Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents, and a post-secondary graduate.
Salary & Benefits
What we can offer YOU!
- A competitive hourly wage of $22.70/hour (January 1, 2025 Non-Union Pay Grid)
- 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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