The following three job posting may become available if a grant proposal by the Port Moody Heritage Society is approved by Service Canada.

Please see details at: http://news.gc.ca/web/view/en/index.jsp?articleid=375619

And: http://vcn.bc.ca/pmmuseum/

2 positions are for 16 weeks, 1 position for 8 weeks; 35 hours per week for the summer of 2008.

Rate of pay $10.50/hr. Weekends required.

Must meet Service Canada criteria. Government of Canada priority groups preferred.


Closing Date: Thursday, May 1, 2008.

Resume and cover letter:

Preferred method – hard copy to Manager/Curator

Port Moody Station Museum

2734 Murray Street

Port Moody, BC

V3H 1X2


Alternate method – electronic copy without attachments to Manager/Curator

[email protected]


Artefact Holdings Assistant

Tasks and Responsibilities

  1. Ensure safety and security of the museum, visitors and themselves

  2. Assist in the management of the artefact collection

  3. Ensure proper care in the handling and conservation of artefacts

  4. Data entry of accessions

  5. Explore feasibility of adding finding aids in French

  6. Prepare photographic records of the collection

  7. Check accuracy of existing data base

  8. Assist in the development of new displays for children and seniors

  9. Participate in special events

  10. Interpret displays and conduct tours of the museum English essential, French encouraged

Competencies

  1. Organizational abilities

  2. Data processing and computer skills

  3. Knowledge of museum collection management

  4. Computer abilities (MS Access)

  5. Observant and detail oriented

  6. Good communication skills, written and verbal – English required, French desired

  7. Reliability

Suitability

Post Secondary Education Students in Cultural Management, Museum Studies or History.


Career Development

  1. Museum Collections management

  2. Task / time management

  3. Team development in a small business environment

  4. Use of museum management techniques

  5. Occupational safety

  6. Interpersonal skills

  7. Computer literacy


Goal

Update the Museum Collection’s database ensuring artefacts are properly catalogued, conserved and handled correctly including the digitization of the photography backlog.

Marketing and Public Relations Assistant

Tasks and Responsibilities

  1. Ensure safety and security of the museum, visitors and themselves

  2. Interpret displays and conduct tours of the museum English essential, French encouraged

  3. Evaluate existing marketing initiatives and improve functionality

  4. Develop new programs and tools to increase museum capacity in marketing its community based programs

  5. Explore feasibility of expanding marketing tools in French

  6. Assist in the management and operation of programs

  7. Assist with publicity and public relations in the community focusing on children and seniors

  8. Assist with proper care and handling of photos and artifacts

  9. Participate with special events

Competencies

  1. Project management abilities

  2. Good communication skills, written and verbal - English required, French desired

  3. Good interpersonal skills dealing with the public and staff

  4. Computer skills (MS Office 2003)

  5. Self motivation

  6. Versatility

  7. Reliability

Suitability

Post Secondary Education Students in Marketing, Arts, Publishing or Sociology

Career Development

  1. Communication skills

  2. Project management

  3. Interpersonal skills- interacting with the public

  4. Increase knowledge of British Columbia and local history

  5. Task / time management

  6. Team development in a small business environment

  7. Occupational safety

  8. Computer literacy


Reports To

Manager/Curator

Goal

Review programme features and develop marketing tools including a walking tour Moody Centre and utilizing existing software, develop our third Community Memories online presentation to be hosted by CHIN (Canadian Heritage Information network).

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Education Programme Assistant

Tasks and Responsibilities

  1. Ensure safety and security of the museum, visitors and themselves

  2. Develop PowerPoint presentation of Ioco and Townsite heritage

  3. Ensure programs and tools are in place to increase museum capacity in delivering community based programs for the 2008/09 school year

  4. Expand marketing methods for programs for children and seniors

  5. Assist in the management and operation of programs

  6. Assist with proper care and handling of photos and artefacts

  7. Interpret displays and conduct tours of the museum- English essential, French encouraged

  8. Translate programs to French

  9. Participate with special events

Competencies

  1. Project management abilities

  2. Good communication skills, written and verbal - English required, French desired

  3. Good interpersonal skills dealing with the public and staff

  4. Computer skills (MS Office 2003)

  5. Self motivation

  6. Versatility

  7. Reliability

Suitability

Post Secondary Education

Students in Education, Marketing, Arts, Publishing or Sociology

Career Development

  1. Communication skills

  2. Project management

  3. Interpersonal skills- interacting with the public

  4. Increase knowledge of Canada, British Columbia and local history

  5. Task / time management

  6. Team development in a small business environment

  7. Occupational safety

  8. Computer literacy


Reports To

Manager/Curator

Goal

Develop an educational computer program (PowerPoint) based on the memories of a long-time resident of the Ioco Townsite. Review programme features and develop implementation plan for the expansion of educational tours and activities.

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Updated April 23, 2008