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Description

The Sask Sports Hall of Fame is looking for an organized and process-driven induvial to assist in an exciting project that will see the reorganization of the majority of the SSHFs textile collection.

The Part-time Collections Management Assistant will execute the Clothing Textile Preservation project at the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame which aims to rehouse the current clothing collection which is primarily stored in textile boxes to a new hanging storage space.
This position is 15 hours/week for 30 weeks, with the ability for a flexible work schedule within the SSHFs regular operating hours, The hourly salary is $20.00.  This is a hands-on, physical position that requires the ability to lift heavy boxes and work on your feet for the duration of your shift. Strong work ethic, attention to detail and organizational skills are a must.

Overall position duties will include:
    Review of all textile collection inventory which includes:
o    Conducting up-to-day condition reporting on all textile artifacts, developing a process for identifying any items that may need conservation intervention
o    Ensuring all SSHF records and databases associated with each item are correct and up-to-date
o    Maintaining and following strict processes to keep inventory organized and safe throughout the relocation project

    Digitization of textile collection as required including:
o    Setting up and photographing any textiles that are not already photographed
o    Saving images in the appropriate folder with proper identification
o    Prep designated storage area for hanging storage installation including removal and rehousing of material from designated area to other locations in SSHF storage
o    Ordering and management of all physical supplies needed for proper conservation of project
o    Proper handling and recording of the transfer of textile items from textile box storage to hanging storage
o    Organization based on accession number or material type, as recommended