Research Assistant
- Volet de programme :
- Jeunesse Canada au travail dans les établissements du patrimoine
- Titre de l'emploi :
- Research Assistant
- Nom de l’organisme :
- Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre
- Lieu de l’emploi :
- Rossland, Colombie-Britannique
- Durée de l'emploi :
- 2017-05-15 à 2017-09-02 (16 semaines)
- Salaire horaire :
- 13,00 $
*This position is subject to funding approval and only available to full-time students that meet all YCW eligibility requirements.
Job Description:
The Research Assistant will work with the Archives Assistant and Collections Assistant to focus on some of the key research projects that must be completed for upcoming displays, exhibitions, and events. The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre is currently undergoing a major renovation that will result in a large entrance gallery. This gallery will be available for travelling exhibitions, temporary displays, and community events and holidays. The renovation project is a Canada 150 infrastructure project, and the opening event will happen in June or July. The first research project will be to prepare displays on Canada’s 150th, Rossland’s 120th anniversary, and the museum and archives’ 50th anniversary (all 2017). The next priority is some minor updates to our permanent exhibitions with topics such as our local hospital, geological history of the region, and skiing history, and the Research Assistant will be key in locating important information, photographs, and supporting graphics/maps/etc. from our archival collection and other regional repositories.
Along with these specific research topics, the student will also manage public research requests, incoming archival donations, and further internal research requests for our programming, promotions, and publications. Where time permits, the Research Assistant will also assist other staff and volunteers with returning the archival collection to the new Archives (post-renovation) and developing a reading room for public research.
Qualifications:
Please provide your resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet both the essential and desired qualifications.
The ideal candidate for this position will be currently attending post-secondary in archival, library, or museum studies and very familiar with the Rules for Archival Description. They will have excellent research skills and the ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy under pressure. They will possess the ability to work cooperatively as part of a dynamic team.
The following is a list of additional essential qualifications necessary to this position:
-Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
-Excellent public speaking abilities; articulate, polite, and friendly
-Should be very well organized, detail-oriented, and able to problem solve
-Excellent computer skills (incl. Microsoft Office, Wordpress, Dropbox)
-A passion for history and education
The following desired qualifications may be considered an asset for this position:
-Creativity and enthusiasm
-Experience working as or directly with a project manager
-Experience working in or with the tourism and/or cultural sector
-Knowledge of Rossland’s or West Kootenay history
-Current First Aid certificate
Application deadline is April 3rd, 2017.
For more information about this position, please contact Joelle Hodgins, Museum Director of the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre at (250) 362-7722
Please apply with your resume, cover letter, and references by e-mail only to: museumdirector@rosslandmuseum.ca.
Rossland, BC has a population of about 3500 people, but the surrounding Kootenay Boundary area has approximately 30,000. The town is very close to two USA border crossings and major US cities, which bring in a lot of tourists and economic benefit to the region. The cultural industry is particularly strong with numerous gallery and performance spaces and a very strong connection to its heritage.
For information on RMDC, visit www.rosslandmuseum.ca
For more information on Rossland, visit www.tourismrossland.com
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