GREY ROOTS ARCHIVAL ASSISTANT (SUMMER STUDENT)

Location

Owen Sound, ON | Canada

Job description

Join us and help make a difference! At Grey County we work together to deliver essential public services that meet the needs of our communities. Grey County isn’t just a great place to live; it’s also a great place to work!

We are proud to offer competitive wages and an attractive total compensation package. We support learning and continuous employee development, and champion career progression for our employees. We value work-life balance, so you can make the most of your career at Grey County, while making the most of your life in Grey County!

Apply now to join our team!

Purpose
Reporting to the Archivist, the Archival Assistant Student will gain experience working on inventory, research, preservation, digitization, exhibit and writing projects with a close-knit team. May act as a point of contact for researchers in the Reading Room.

Responsibilities

Description of Tasks:

Collections

• Assist in inventory, cleaning and proper rehousing of private donations and municipal transfers, including encapsulation and folder making.
• Work with the Archives database, observing Rules for Archival Description
• Digitize photographs and negatives for preservation and access to ultimately include in our online database; includes scanner and camera work.

Writing and Design

• Prepare archival postings for Facebook and/or write material for website purposes.
• Prepare submissions to other local publications such as the Grey County Historical Society’s Grey Historian and the Bruce & Grey Branch, Ontario Ancestors, Ontario Genealogical Society, newsletter.
• Writing and formatting work for Northern Terminus: The African Canadian History Journal

Access and Public Service

• May act as a point of contact for the public; assisting with research requests, and fulfilling retrieval requests for archival material from storage with direction from permanent Archives staff.
• Build knowledge of both archival practice and Archival holdings, as well as the local history and geography of the area.
• May prepare an exhibit pod at the entrance to the Reading Room on a topic of interest.

Working Conditions

Normal hours of work are 35 hours per week. Flexibility and willingness to work irregular hours on evenings or weekends will be required as determined by the operational hours of Grey Roots. Compensation for the same will be in accordance with County policies.

Contacts
Internal Working Relationships

Archivist, Manager of Museum and Archives, Grey Roots Staff and Volunteers.

External Working Relationships

Contractors, the visiting public.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A student, returning to school in the upcoming academic year to purse a post-secondary degree in archival, library or other information management studies; museums and history; not-for-profit sector, government, journalism or geography.
• Good organizational, time management, verbal and written communication skills, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, problem solve, and handle multiple duties and interruptions effectively.
• Experience with digital devices and virtual communications; including Microsoft and social media platforms.
• Courteous with a basic knowledge of Grey County

Impact of Error

Errors within the capacity of the summer student role could negatively impact the perception and confidence in Grey Roots Museum & Archives, its stakeholders and assets.

Grey County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and promotes a culture of respect where all team members are valued for their unique talents, knowledge and lived experiences.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to outline accommodation needs when submitting their application. If alternate methods of application are required, candidates can email [email protected].

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.

Based on the nature of the position, pre-employment screening may be required including but not limited to; Criminal Record Searches, Financial Credit Inquiries; Educational and Credential Verification; Driver’s Abstracts; Drug/Alcohol Testing; Pre-Medical Testing and Investigative Employment References.

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