[BCMA] Summerland Museum seeks Collections Intern (YCW contract position)

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Hello BC Museum community!

The Summerland Museum is still seeking a *Collections Intern* for a
Collections Documentation Project this Fall/Winter. This is a YCW contract
position so it is important that the candidate meets all of the eligibility
criteria (see job posting for full criteria). If you know of anyone who
might be interested, please share this message with them!

Here is the Job Posting:

*The Summerland Museum and Archives Society is a team dedicated to keeping
our community’s history alive. Our vision statement is to commit to the
passionate exploration of Summerland’s history. We carry out this vision
statement by engaging the community in a variety of public programming such
as historical tours, educational activities for children, exhibits, and
hosting presentations.*



*Summerland is situated within the beautiful South Okanagan Valley. With a
population of about 12,000 people, Summerland is an agricultural community
with a location that makes it a natural tourist hot spot, particularly in
relation to wine tourism, the Ornamental Gardens, and the Kettle Valley
Railway. It has many opportunities for indoor and outdoor recreation, as
well as a vibrant arts community.*



*The Summerland Museum and Archives Society is looking for a Collections
Intern from September 2023 to early March 2024 (flexible start and end
dates may be considered). This position will provide direct hands-on,
career-related experience for a recent graduate considering a career
relating to museum work. Volunteer or work experience at a museum or
similar heritage organization is an asset.*



*The position involves working with the Curator on a Collections
Documentation Project. The Collections intern will be responsible for
assisting with the implementation of this project, including but not
limited to:*

*•           sorting, filing and updating collections records;*

*•           data cleaning of the Museum’s collections database;*

*•           assessing and deaccessioning items as determined by the
collections criteria;*

*•           assisting the Curator in implementing a full artifact
collection inventory;*

*•           accessioning, documenting and photographing artifacts;*

*•           and other related duties related to museum operations.*



*The candidate must (as required by Young Canada Works):*

*•           be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee
status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting
permanent status are not eligible);*

*•           be legally entitled to work in Canada;*

*•           be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;*

*•           be willing to commit to the full duration of the work
assignment;*

*•           not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while
employed with the program;*

*•           be unemployed or underemployed;*

*•           be a college or university graduate; and*

*•           not receive Employment Insurance (EI) benefits while employed
with the program.*



*The ideal candidate will:*

*•           have a bachelor’s or higher degree in Archival Studies,
Library and Information Sciences, Museum Studies, Digital Humanities,
History and/or other related degree/diploma;*

*•           be familiar with using collection management systems and
digitization methods and devices;*

*•           have experience using PC operating systems and the ability to
work with new software;*

*•           have strong multi-tasking and time management skills;*

*•           have education, practical training and/or experience working
with the public;*

*•           be an adaptable and energetic self-starter who is friendly,
responsible, and conscientious;*

*•           have basic research experience and a willingness to learn new
research skills;*

*•           have a working knowledge of the history of Summerland or the
Okanagan area;*



*The successful candidate is required to supply a criminal record check and
a copy of their credentials.*



*The Summerland Museum and Archives recognizes the benefits of having a
diverse team and an inclusive work space.*



*Members of the BIPoC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities and other underrepresented
groups are encouraged to apply.*




*Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/ week*
*Contract Length: 25 weeks between September 4th 2023 to March 1st 2024**Rate
of Pay: $19/ hour*




*To Apply: Please send resumé and cover letter via email
to curator at summerlandmuseum.org <curator at summerlandmuseum.org> with the
subject line “Collections Intern Position”. We want to thank all
applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.*

Thank you!
-- 
Petra Höller
Curator
Summerland Museum and Archives
(250) 494-9395
*curator@*summerlandmuseum.org <archives at summerlandmuseum.org>
The Summerland Museum and Archives respectfully acknowledges
that we are situated on the unceded and ancestral territory of the Syilx
Peoples.
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