Now Hiring - Collections Specialist
May 12 – August 30
40 hours per week
Weekly schedule will vary but will include most weekends
$19.25 per hour plus 4% in lieu of holidays
The Creston Museum has recently migrated its collections to a new cloud-based collections management system, CatalogIt. We are now in the process of doing data cleanup and record editing to take advantage of the full scope of CatalogIt’s functions and features.
Moreover, CatalogIt will also enable us to make our collections accessible online to the general public for the first time in the Creston Museum’s history.
Before we can launch an online database, we must address the data-cleanup issues that come with migrating to a new platform. The Collections Specialist plays an integral role in this process.
To be eligible for this position, you must:
- be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada;
be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number); - be between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment;
- be a high school, college, CEGEP or university student.
In addition to the basic eligibility requirements, the ideal candidate for this position:
- Has previous experience in collections management in a museum or heritage setting;
- Intends to pursue a career in management of museum collections, and is enrolled in a relevant field of study.
We are especially looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates a very strong ability to successfully complete complex projects;
- Has excellent problem-solving abilities;
- Has at least some familiarity with databases (familiarity with CatalogIt specifically is not required but will be considered an asset);
- Is physically able to undertake the work involved, which requires lifting boxes up to 25 pounds, moving furniture with help from other staff and volunteers, working in dusty areas, and climbing stairs and stepladders;
- Is comfortable working with people of all ages.
While many of your job tasks involve using a computer or mobile device doing database updates, you need to know that this is NOT a desk job. It requires lifting boxes, moving furniture, working in dusty areas, and climbing stairs and stepladders, so you need to be physically able to do those tasks.
To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Tammy Bradford, manager, at tammy@crestonmuseum.ca. Apply now - we will interview and select candidates as applications are received.