Curatorial Assistant - Summer Position/Student Job

Applicants must be existing post-secondary school students as per Grant and contract requirements. If you are not enrolled in post-secondary school you will not qualify.

Under the supervision of the Director/Curator, the Curatorial Assistant works primarily with the Museum’s collection, digitizing the collection while labeling artifacts and properly sorting them. They will also assist in the day-to-day operation, projects and special events of the Museum, as needed.

Duties can include, but not limited to:

• Act as an aid to the Director/Curator with all the collections management activities such as cleaning, documenting, storing and labeling artifacts, as well as photographing and data entry into the collection database.
• Answering visitors and public inquiries on the Museum’s collection and local history.
• Assisting with the day-to-day operations, educational activities, programs, public and private tours, projects, and special events of the Museum.
• Facilitate Education programs; IE: conduct tours, lead hands-on activities, and day camps to diverse audiences of all ages. (Act in a Support capacity).
• Prepare & research materials for hands-on activities and exhibitions in the Museum.
• Represent the Museum at public functions and events, this may include speaking to the media and the public about the Museum and its programming.
• General cleaning and maintenance of artifacts, the Museum and its grounds.
• Answering emails, phone calls, facilitating registrations for tours and programs, and serving as a public liaison.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Students who are under 30 years of age and are currently enrolled in Full-Time studies and will be returning to those Full-Time studies in the Fall of 2024.

• Post-secondary courses desired in one or more of the following areas: Museum Studies, History, Art History, Archaeology, Anthropology, Library Studies, Marketing, Photography, Education, Visual Arts and/or related field.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and great organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Canadian and/or Saskatchewan history, an asset.
• Proficient with computers and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Canva.
• Ability to perform physical tasks.
• Comfortable working with the public of all ages and backgrounds, as part of a team and able to work independently.
• Prior experience working in a museum, art gallery, or library and working with children, an asset.

The Souris Valley Museum is open 6 days a week. Due to these hours and special events, evening and weekend work will periodically be required.

The Souris Valley Museum is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees or future employees.

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply, and this opportunity is available to all with no regard to race, gender, religion, physical disability, visible minority, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other basis.

Deadline for applications is April 10, 2024.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you returning to post secondary school in the Fall of 2024?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-12
Expected start date: 2024-05-14