Student, Museum Cataloguing & Records

Description of Duties:

• Enters artifact details into a collections management database. Files and scans documentation and related materials. Maintains records.
• Assists to identify and research artifact, object composition, and material history issues to clarify collections database information, as required.
• Assists to develop, maintain, and organize filing systems for museum program data and archives.
• Works in a standard office environment. Occasionally travels to historic sites. Occasionally lifts file boxes weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of collections management procedures, museum registration methods, and basic artifact care and handling acquired through current enrollment in a related college/university program (e.g., museum studies).
• Knowledge and ability to follow corporate polices and procedures.
• Organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills to work independently; document artifacts appropriately/per standards; and organize program records logically.
• Communication skills to exchange information with other staff and participate as an effective team member.
• Ability to read collection database records. Ability to write/edit database entries and records descriptions using appropriate language, syntax, and spelling, and correct previous errors.
• Computer skills using software such as Microsoft Office and collection and document management systems.
• Ability to travel within Waterloo Region.
• Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.

Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled in school full time and returning to college or university in September. This summer job may be contingent on Government of Canada funding through the Young Canada Works program. Applicants will need to sign up with Young Canada Works: https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Account/Login

Please Note:

To be considered for employment as a student, a person must be: registered as a full-time secondary or post-secondary student in an accredited institution, or currently recognized as having full-time status by the academic institution but applying for a school vacation, practicum or work term, or returning to full-time studies in the next academic term. Students participating in education and retraining programs at the post- secondary level, though not full-time students, are eligible for related student employment opportunities, where an appropriate match exists i.e. full-time employee in Community Services taking part-time courses to become a caseworker is eligible for a summer student caseworker position.