[BCMA] Job Opportunity - Richmond Museum - Collections Technician

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Collections Technician

The Richmond Museum seeks a creative, energetic, positive and organized individual to work as a Collections Technician.  Under the supervision of the Assistant Curator, the Collections technician will be responsible for inventorying the Museum's extensive collection in a variety of settings, as well accessioning the Museum's incoming contemporary and modern collection of objects.


Duties Include:

  *   Accessioning and inventorying a variety of objects related to Richmond's history including Olympic, industrial, contemporary and domestic collections.
  *   Updating the Museum's collection database (Argus.net)
  *   Practicing preventative conservation to ensure the preservation of the Museum's collection.
  *   Creating social media posts highlighting the collection and behind the scenes work.
  *   Assisting with the selection and packing of artefacts for an annual exhibit.
  *   Undertaking general collection management activities as required and assisting the curatorial staff.


Qualifications:

  *   Working towards an undergraduate degree in history, archaeology, anthropology or museum studies (3rd or 4th year students preferred)
  *   Committed to
  *   Knowledgeable about information management systems
  *   Superior organizational skills
  *   Ability to work as part of a team of professionals
  *   Previous work or volunteer experience with museum collections would be an asset

The Applicant must ...

Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have been granted refugee status in Canada; are legally entitled to work in Canada; are between the ages of 16 and 30 years of age and the start of your employment and are a fulltime post-secondary student who intends to return to school.  The applicant also must be registered in the YCW candidate inventory; willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment and must not have another full time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW.

HOURS OF WORK:    June 6, 2022 -August 26, 2022 | 40 hours per week | $19.70/hour

Please send Cover Letter and Resume to:
Rebecca Forrest, Curator of Collections -Museum & Heritage Services
E-mail: rforrest at richmond.ca

Deadline for submissions April 25, 2022 - 5:00pm.
No phone inquiries, please. Only short-listed applicants will be notified.


The Richmond Museum Society is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all individuals who meet the Job Posting and Young Canada Works Qualifications to apply.

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