Job Order Detail

Description

The City of Yorkton, through assistance from the Canadian Council of Archives. They are seeking a student, enrolled in a post-secondary program, preferably in History, Museum Studies, Library Studies, English, Information Management, Photography or the Arts, for a summer position. The summer position will run from May 13, 2019 until August 23, 2019.

The City of Yorkton requires a summer archives assistant to work under the supervision and direction of the Heritage Researcher.

Duties:
Select and rehouse photos and negatives in a chronological (in so much as feasible) order
Preventative conservation of a varied collection
Develop a simple finding aid for rehoused items
Entry of photographs in the collections storage area
Planning and preparation of external local history exhibits
Compile end-of-project reports with recommendations for future work

Qualifications:
Student pursuing post-secondary education preferably in History, Museum Studies, Library Studies, English, Information Management, Photography or the Arts
Attention to details and exhibits quality workmanship in materials production; critical thinking and writing skills
Possess and maintain RCMP security clearance;
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Can complete some physical labour
Good communication skills

Hours of Work and Salary:
This position is Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00 (35 hours/week). Rate of pay is $14.73/hour.