Collection Assistant Student

Collection Assistant (Summer Full-Time) – Posting #2024-32

Location: Lennox and Addington County Museum and Archives, Napanee, Ontario

Supervisor: Supervisor Museum & Curator

Hours of Work: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (35 hours per week, weekends and evenings as required)

Rate of Pay: $19.18 per hour

Duration: May 13, 2024 to August 30, 2024

Closing Date: April 4, 2024

The County of Lennox & Addington requires a Collection Assistant to help our Museum inventory their musical instrument collection. The position will assist with the many facets of a working museum including care and handling, conservation, storage, exhibition, and research.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inventory the musical instrument collection
• Assist with the preparation of objects to be handled, photographed, packaged, re-shelved in storage, cite condition reports, and data entry for Past Perfect Online
• Research and update relevant information to the database entries not previously included from the accession file
• Provide support to the Curator for other collection needs as they arise with project progression and make recommendations as needed
• Be very organized and task oriented, this position requires a significant amount of solitude and concentration through the day
• Satisfactory attendance record, subject to the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Post-Secondary education in related Museums Studies discipline (either in progress and returning to school in the Fall, between the ages of 16-30)
• Demonstrated familiarity with computer software – Past Perfect and Microsoft Suite
• Demonstrated ability to work with photographic equipment and other graphic technology
• Current CPIC required

• This position is dependent on funding from Young Canada Works.

The County of Lennox & Addington is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, creating workplaces that welcome, value, and respect the diversity of employees and supports them to actively engage in the workplace and reach their full potential.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of applicant selection. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Resumes received after the closing date will not be considered.

Please note that accommodations are available upon request to support the participation of persons with disabilities in applying for jobs and during the interview and assessment process. If you require an accommodation, please call the County’s Human Resources Department at 613-354-4883 to discuss. We will work with you to meet your needs.