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Description

The City of Swift Current is inviting applicants for the position of Museum Collections Management Assistant within the Community Services Division. This is a temporary internship position working 35 hours/week reporting to the General Manager of Cultural and Aquatic Services. This 6-month term will begin on May 1, 2025, and end October 15, 2025.

This position involves a variety of collections management related tasks, including maintenance of physical storage and handling of collections. Some physical labour required, which includes the ability to lift and/or move 22.5kg, as collections items need to be transported between floors.

Qualifications:
    Field of study in Museum Studies, History or related discipline;
    Experience in museums or archives would be an asset;
    Knowledge of Photoshop, Metadata and databases, particularly Collective Access would be an asset;
    Effective communication skills and the ability to work with others;
    Meticulous and strong organizational skills; and,
    Critical thinking and writing skills.

The Swift Current Museum is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from members of Canadas federal job equity groups and the position is open to anyone, within the YCW-BCH grant requirements and the physical requirements of the position. Candidates must satisfy the requirements of the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program. Please check eligibility before applying (https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/careers-heritage-graduates.html).