This themed show will feature the best of the Okanagan from the brushes of the Sagebrushers! No cover charge – live music – Medici’s has wonderful appies to pair with alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Best gig in town!
The Oliver and District Heritage Society is looking for a college/university Summer Assistant for a 16 week position.
Please note that funding for the position is being provided by the Young Canada Works program.
Start date: on or after Monday, May 11, 2015
End Date: August 31, 2015 Salary: $12.75 per hour, 35 hrs./wk. (includes some weekends)
Job Description:
The successful candidate, supported by the Community Heritage Manager, will develop museological and archival skills through practical hands-on experience by performing daily tasks and working on special projects essential to the operation of a heritage organization, with an emphasis on collections, exhibits, and programs.
Job Duties:
Research and develop materials for exhibits and programs
Docent work leading facility and walking tours
Collections – cataloguing, inventorying, digital imaging, and conservation
Data entry into ca collections management software database
Perform customer and visitor services such as assisting with research requests
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be a post-secondary program student currently enrolled in a Canadian Educational institution with an interest in history and heritage resources. Preference will be given to those enrolled in one of the following:
Museum Studies
Archival Studies
Canadian History
Heritage Resource Management
Information Management
Education
OR related field Museum or archive experience such as artifact handling, digital photography, and/or conservation experience is preferred.
Any of the following would be assets:
basic office skills
research skills
visitor services experience
docent experience
experience with the collections management software, PastPerfect
graphic design skills
The Museum Summer Assistant will be a team player with the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, adaptable, have strong organization skills, and an attention to detail.
NOTE: This position is being funded by Young Canada Works funding therefore applicants must:
be between the ages of 16-30
have been a full-time student in the semester preceding the summer
returning to school full time in the fall of 2015
be eligible to work in Canada
be willing to register as an YCW candidate.
Visit www.youngcanadaworks.gc.ca for all eligibility details and registration.
Submit cover letter and resume to info @ oliverheritage.ca
or by mail to:
Pamela Woolner, Community Heritage Manager
Oliver and District Heritage Society
PO Box 847 Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.