The Corporation of the County of Huron
Huron County Museum
Requires

Museum Collections Technician Assistant (Summer Student)

The Collection Technician Assistant will assist the Museum Technician to maintain a safe environment for the Museum’s collection. The student will assist the Museum Technician to (1) compile data from past hygrothermograph readings to capture the history of environmental conditions throughout the building., (2) store objects according to best practices in preventative conservation, and (3) verify and update artifact information and location using PastPerfect museum software.

Whenever possible, the Collection Technician Assistant will also assist the Museum Technician with hands-on collection tasks such as storing objects according to best practices in preventative conservation, and verifying and updating artifact information and location using PastPerfect museum software.

The student will work alongside other seasonal staff and participate in the day-to-day tasks of running a museum, including: front desk coverage, routine artifact and gallery cleaning, and staff meetings. Candidates must be available to work weekends. Occasional evening work may also be required.

This is a Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations position. You must be 16 to 30 years of age, returning to school in the fall, eligible to work in Canada, and registered with the YCW candidate inventory.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary student with interest in museum work, especially collections management
• Excellent computer skills, including demonstrated wizardry in Microsoft Excel
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Wage: $12.00 per hour, 35 hours per week
14 weeks, starting May 28, 2012 and ending September 2, 2012

Please forward your cover letter and resume in PDF format by 4:30 pm on May 23rd, 2012 to:

County of Huron - Human Resources
1 Court House Square,
Goderich, ON, N7A 1M2
E-mail: humanresources [at] huroncounty [dot} ca OR Fax.519.524.4172

Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Posted May 18th, 2012