[BCMA] Revelstoke Museum and Archives Internship Opportunity

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Revelstoke Museum & Archives is accepting applications for the intern
position of Collections Manager, with funding from Young Canada Works in
Building Careers in Heritage. 

 

The successful applicant will be a post-secondary graduate up to the age of
30. The applicant will be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have
refugee status. Applicants will be required to register with Young Canada
Works

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for accessioning museum
artifacts, entering data in the collections management program, ensuring the
proper conservation and storage of artifacts, and preparing artifacts for
exhibit. The job will also include tasks in exhibit planning and
preparation, research, writing, and presentation. Preference will be given
to recent graduates in the field of museum studies, library and archives
programs, Canadian history, anthropology, and related fields. Above average
computer skills are required. Strong verbal and written communication skills
in English are required. Applicants may be asked to study preparatory
materials and to take a brief written test indicating their understanding of
museum policies and procedures. 

 

Candidates from the Government of Canada's job equity groups are encouraged
to apply and will be given due consideration.

 

The job will take place at Revelstoke Museum and Archives in Revelstoke,
B.C. This museum and archives was established in 1962 and is housed in a
heritage post office building. The collection focuses on the social and
industrial history of the community and region. The museum has dynamic
exhibits and vibrant community programming. The museum website is
http://www.revelstokemuseum.ca  

 

The position will begin on September 6, 2022, and will run for 26 weeks,
concluding on March 10, 2023. The position will pay $20 per hour, and the
work week will be 35 hours. Applications must be received at Revelstoke
Museum and Archives prior to 5:00 pm on Friday, August 8, 2022.
Applications, including a cover letter and resume, can be emailed to
Catherine English, curator at curator at revelstokemuseum.ca Telephone queries
can be addressed to Mrs. English at 250-837-3067. Applicants may also apply
via the Young Canada Works portal.

 

Revelstoke is a welcoming community with a population of about 7,500 in the
beautiful setting of the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains, along the Columbia
River. Revelstoke is known as a cultural and heritage tourism destination,
with four public museums and an art gallery, all nestled in a town with a
high percentage of original heritage buildings. Revelstoke Museum and
Archives is situated in the historic downtown, located in a 1926 heritage
Post Office building. Revelstoke is known as a summer and winter tourism
destination, boasting heli-skiing, a world class ski resort and excellent
snowmobile and cross-country skiing areas. In the summer, there are
breathtaking walks, hikes and climbs for people of all abilities, and
well-maintained mountain biking and rock-climbing areas, as well as the Pipe
mountain coaster at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Revelstoke has two National
Parks just outside of the city limits: Mount Revelstoke National Park, and
Glacier National Park, and several hot springs within a short driving
distance. For more information, visit: http://www.seerevelstoke.com and
http://www.revelstokemuseum.ca

 

 

 

Revelstoke Museum & Archives

315 First Street West

PO Box 1908, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0

Ph: 250-837-3067

Fax: 250-837-3094

Email:  <mailto:curator at revelstokemuseum.ca> curator at revelstokemuseum.ca

Website:  <http://www.revelstokemuseum.ca> www.revelstokemuseum.ca

 

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