Museum Assistant

Museum of Atikokan
Employer:
Town of Atikokan

Salary

25.44/hour

Location

Atikokan, ON

Deadline

March 1, 2025

Job Description

The Museum Assistant is a 6-month position, starting in April. The Assistant works closely with the Curator in the development and management of the museum.

The duties of the Museum Assistant include:

  •      Assisting with the development and implementation of public programming activities and exhibits in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, including research, outreach, and marketing to community groups.
  •         Assisting with the management of the collection  
  •      Providing guided tours
  •         Monitoring the day-to-day environmental conditions
  •         Implementing and monitoring housekeeping
  •         In the absence of the Curator, managing the operation of the museum, directing staff and volunteer work
  •         Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

·      One of the following:

o   Diploma in Museum Studies

o   Ontario Museum Association Certification

o   Graduate of a postsecondary Museum Studies Program with experience

*Note candidates with degrees in progress will be considered

Experience

·      Practical experience in a heritage or museum environment (2-3 years)

·      Knowledge of archival research and artifact conservation

·      Knowledge of the tourism industry

Other competencies or skills:

·      Proficient computer skills; PastPerfect Collections Management system, Microsoft Office Applications, document construction and organization

·      Strong customer service skills and interpersonal skills, possess a professional demeanor, and presence in the museum and front-line duties.

·      In consultation with the Curator, de-accessioning, artifact, and archival record-keeping as part of the Collections Management policy, and housing artifacts and archival material according to standard museum practices

·      Fabrication and installation of exhibits, experience conducting historical research and crafting historical interpretation that incorporates primary source materials and artifacts.

 

Please email a resume and cover letter by March 1, 2025 to Museum Curator, Patti Nagle at  [email protected] .

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