[BCMA] Collections Digitization Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs-Pending Funds)

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Collections Digitization Assistant (Canada Summer Jobs-Pending Funds)

Coquitlam Heritage operates Mackin House and Fraser Mills Train Station. We preserve, honour, and promote the diverse history of Coquitlam through the collection, research, and display of museum objects in exhibitions.

Every year Coquitlam Heritage accepts hundreds of items into its collection, one of the most important aspects of this process is the creation of accurate, high-quality images of these objects and archival materials. We are looking for a dynamic, goal oriented, problem solver to assist with a complex database and object record enhancement project. The successful candidate will support digitization of objects in our collection while learning about best practices for records management. The Digitization Assistant will have the opportunity to develop their photography and digitization skills by working with museum collections and supporting archival materials.

Coquitlam Heritage is seeking a Digitization Assistant to work with our collection.

Duties:

  *   Inventory and assessment of current records
  *   Identification of photography needs
  *   Photography of museum objects according to museum best practices
  *   Organization and processing of digital files
  *   Digitization of community archival material
  *   Assessment of audio-visual materials, recommendations for digitization strategy
  *   Development of reference material
  *   Conducting tours of Mackin House, Maillardville, and other areas of Coquitlam
  *   Caring for Mackin House, including light cleaning, gardening, tidying the rooms and grounds
  *   Other duties as assigned

General Requirements:

  *   Sound understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  *   Photography experience
  *   Experience with Photoshop and/or other photo editing software
  *   Displays a helpful, outgoing personality, works well as part of a team or individually
  *   Demonstrates a genuine interest in community, heritage, history, and culture
  *   Ability to working independently or part of a team
  *   Ability to focus and complete tasks in a timely manner
  *   Is organized and can prioritize
  *   Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  *   Is curious, learns quickly, excels in research and problem solving
  *   Ability to pass a Criminal Information Check
  *   Experience with museum database systems is an asset (e.g., Past Perfect)
  *   Experience with records management is an asset


Eligible participants must:

  *   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; and,
  *   be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations


The successful candidate will receive guidance on best practices for object photography, digitization of archival materials and records management. They will develop their skills in the following areas: problem solving, critical thinking, communication, team building, research, digitization, object photography, mount making, and curatorial cleaning.

This position is suitable for those considering a career in research, archival studies, museology, curation, or collections management. Applicants should be working towards a degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Museum Studies, Art History, History, Cultural Studies, Heritage Management, or a related field.

Coquitlam Heritage is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from underrepresented groups, including new immigrant youth/refugees, Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities and visible minorities.
This is a 30 hour a week position schedule to be determined upon hiring. May include weekends.
Compensation: TBD
Position starts Spring 2023
Deadline: May 5th, 2023

Please send your cover letter and resume in PDF outlining how you meet the requirements to:


Jasmine Moore
Heritage Manager, Collections

jmoore at coquitlamheritage.ca
Subject line: YourName_CollectionsDigitizationAssistant_CSJ_Application


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