[BCMA] Job Posting: Research Support Officer

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qathet Museum & Archives

 

Research Support Officer

 

The Research Support Officer will work with the Museum's archival and object
collections, completing inventories, conducting research, and providing
collection care. The Research Support Officer will also assist with research
requests from local and distant researchers, providing reference services in
person, over the phone and by email. They will create content for the
museum's website by researching topics relating to the community's history,
and interviewing community members to record oral histories. Moreover,
throughout the summer, the Research Support Officer will research a topic
relevant to local history and develop a virtual exhibit. When required, the
Research Support Officer will welcome and orient visitors to the Museum.

Employment term: June 7, 2022 - August 6th, 2022; 30 hours per week, Tuesday
to Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. 

 

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

 

Description of Duties:

.         Orient visitors to the Museum and Archives

.         Assist with opening and closing of the Museum

.         Track researcher and visitor data

.         Assist with research requests 

.         Curate social media content relating to the Museum's collections

.         Research and generate website content regarding the museum's
collection and community history

.         Scan archival material identified as priority by staff

.         Assist with collection inventories and collection care

.         Interview and record oral histories

.         Develop a virtual exhibit 

*         Light cleaning and sanitizing duties

 

Qualifications:

*         Ideal candidates have taken courses in relevant disciplines (i.e.
History, Museum Studies, Indigenous Studies Anthropology, Archaeology,
Tourism, and/or Education)

*         Possess excellent communication and organizational skills

*         Experience with research and museum collections considered an
asset 

*         A keen interest in local history

*         Comfortable using computers 

*         Clear Criminal Background and Vulnerable Sector Checks

*         Some spoken knowledge of French or other language would be an
asset

*         Valid First Aid Certification is considered an asset 

To be eligible, applicants are required to meet the eligibility criteria set
forth by the grant program (Canada Summer Jobs - CSJ)

 

*         Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment

*         Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom
refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee
Protection Act for the duration of the employment

*         Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment
and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant
provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

 

The qathet Museum and Archives is an equal opportunity employer. Please
apply with a cover letter and resume by email to: info at powellrivermuseum.ca.
Include "Attn: Executive Director - Research Support Officer" in the subject
of your email. Applications must be received by Tuesday May 24, 2022. 

 

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

qathet Museum and Archives

4790 Marine Avenue

PO Box 42

Powell River, B.C. V8A 4Z5

Tel: 604-485-2222

info at powellrivermuseum.ca

 

 

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