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/
Must meet Service Canada criteria. Government of Canada priority groups preferred.
Closing Date: Thursday, May 1, 2008.
Alternate method electronic copy without attachments to Manager/Curator
Tasks and Responsibilities
Ensure safety and security of the museum, visitors and themselves
Assist in the management of the artefact collection
Ensure proper care in the handling and conservation of artefacts
Data entry of accessions
Explore feasibility of adding finding aids in French
Prepare photographic records of the collection
Check accuracy of existing data base
Assist in the development of new displays for children and seniors
Participate in special events
Interpret displays and conduct tours of the museum English essential, French encouraged
Organizational abilities
Data processing and computer skills
Knowledge of museum collection management
Computer abilities (MS Access)
Observant and detail oriented
Good communication skills, written and verbal English required, French desired
Reliability
Post Secondary Education Students in Cultural Management, Museum Studies or History.
Museum Collections management
Task / time management
Team development in a small business environment
Use of museum management techniques
Occupational safety
Interpersonal skills
Computer literacy
Update the Museum Collection’s database ensuring artefacts are properly catalogued, conserved and handled correctly including the digitization of the photography backlog.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Ensure safety and security of the museum, visitors and themselves
Interpret displays and conduct tours of the museum English essential, French encouraged
Evaluate existing marketing initiatives and improve functionality
Develop new programs and tools to increase museum capacity in marketing its community based programs
Explore feasibility of expanding marketing tools in French
Assist in the management and operation of programs
Assist with publicity and public relations in the community focusing on children and seniors
Assist with proper care and handling of photos and artifacts
Participate with special events
Project management abilities
Good communication skills, written and verbal - English required, French desired
Good interpersonal skills dealing with the public and staff
Computer skills (MS Office 2003)
Self motivation
Versatility
Reliability
Suitability
Post Secondary Education Students in Marketing, Arts, Publishing or Sociology
Communication skills
Project management
Interpersonal skills- interacting with the public
Increase knowledge of British Columbia and local history
Task / time management
Team development in a small business environment
Occupational safety
Computer literacy
Manager/Curator
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).
Tasks and Responsibilities
Ensure safety and security of the museum, visitors and themselves
Develop PowerPoint presentation of Ioco and Townsite heritage
Ensure programs and tools are in place to increase museum capacity in delivering community based programs for the 2008/09 school year
Expand marketing methods for programs for children and seniors
Assist in the management and operation of programs
Assist with proper care and handling of photos and artefacts
Interpret displays and conduct tours of the museum- English essential, French encouraged
Translate programs to French
Participate with special events
Project management abilities
Good communication skills, written and verbal - English required, French desired
Good interpersonal skills dealing with the public and staff
Computer skills (MS Office 2003)
Self motivation
Versatility
Reliability
Suitability
Post Secondary Education
Students in Education, Marketing, Arts, Publishing or Sociology
Communication skills
Project management
Interpersonal skills- interacting with the public
Increase knowledge of Canada, British Columbia and local history
Task / time management
Team development in a small business environment
Occupational safety
Computer literacy
Manager/Curator
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.
Updated April 23, 2008