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SalaryArchival Assistant (Pending Funding Approval)
Colchester Historeum Museum & Archives
Temporary, Full Time
Apply only if you are attending or registered to attend post secondary education (college/university) in 2024, all others will not be considered.
Reports to: Administrator & Archivist
The Archival Assistant is responsible for tending to the daily operations of the Historeum's Archives and providing exceptional customer service to visitors. The Archives Assistant will:
- Assist the public with in-person and remote research inquiries.
- Assist the Archivist with physical processing of archival material (organizing, labeling, and re-housing).
- Make resources more accessible by reorganizing, indexing, etc.
- Contribute to databases used by the Archives such as CollectiveAccess and MemoryNS.
- Create descriptions and finding aids for archive holdings.
- Assist with digitization of archival material.
- Assist the Events Coordinator in research for social media projects and events.
- Collaborate with volunteers and staff on other Historeum projects, as required.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office suite)
Assets:
- Knowledge of Colchester County history
- Ability to read and transcribe cursive writing
$15.50/35 hours a week
Period of Employment: 14 weeks
Start Date: May 27/24 End Date: August 26/24
8-hour shift (1-hour unpaid lunch)
- Tuesday through Saturday
- 8-hour shift (1hr unpaid lunch)
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 14 weeks
Salary: $15.50 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-05-10
Expected start date: 2024-05-27
