Job Posting: Collections Intern (6 month YCW contract)

The Summerland Museum and Archives Society is a team dedicated to keeping our community’s history alive. Our vision statement is to commit to the passionate exploration of Summerland’s history. We carry out this vision statement by engaging the community in a variety of public programming such as historical tours, educational activities for children, exhibits, and hosting presentations.

Summerland is situated within the beautiful Okanagan Valley. With a population of about 11,615, Summerland is an agricultural community with a location that makes it a natural tourist hot spot, particularly in relation to wine tourism, the Ornamental Gardens, and the Kettle Valley Railway. It has many opportunities for indoor and outdoor recreation, as well as a vibrant arts community.

The Summerland Museum and Archives Society is looking for a Collections Intern from September 2024 to late February 2025 (flexible start and end dates may be considered). This position will provide direct hands-on, career-related experience for a recent graduate considering a career relating to museum work. Volunteer or work experience at a museum or similar heritage organization is an asset.

This dynamic position offers a range of work experience opportunities, including the following tasks:

•           processing new donations to the SMAS collections;

•           conducting exhibit maintenance and artifact cleaning;

•           creating engaging social media content in weekly posts;

•           researching, developing, and installing a special, temporary exhibition;

•           and other duties related to museum operations.

The candidate must (as required by Young Canada Works):

•           be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);

•           be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);

•           be between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment;

•           be a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).

The ideal candidate will:

•           have a bachelor’s or higher degree in Archival Studies, Library and Information Sciences, Museum Studies, Digital Humanities, History, and/or other related degree/diploma;

•           be familiar with using collection management systems and digitization methods and devices;

•           have experience using PC operating systems and the ability to work with new software;

•           have strong multi-tasking and time management skills;

•           be comfortable with and have experience working with the public;

•           be an adaptable and energetic self-starter who is friendly, responsible, and conscientious;

•           have research experience and a willingness to learn new research skills;

•           have prior experience with or a strong interest in graphic design and creating marketing materials (ie. social media graphics, posters).

The successful candidate is required to supply a criminal record check and a copy of their credentials.

The Summerland Museum and Archives recognizes the benefits of having a diverse team and an inclusive work space. Members of the BIPoC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

 
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/ week

Rate of Pay: $20/ hour

Closing Date: 5:00 PM, July 26th, 2024

To learn more about the Summerland Museum and Archives, please visit: www.summerlandmuseum.org

To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter via email to curator@summerlandmuseum.org with the subject line “Collections Intern Position”. We want to thank all applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.