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Curatorial and Collections Intern

Curatorial and Collections Intern

Reporting to the Curator, the Curatorial and Collections Intern will gain experience working on inventorying artifacts, conducting research for blog posts, pubic outreach and exhibit installation. The Museum of Dufferin requires a Curatorial and Collections Intern for a 16-week onsite position. The successful applicant will assist in outreach tasks for the Collecting the Community Project, including staffing an information booth, creating a digital blog and social media posts. The successful applicant will also use PastPerfect Museum Software to inventory and catalogue approximately 2000 artifacts in our Large Artifact Storage Room. The Intern will assist with the installation of a temporary exhibition. The Intern will also staff the visitor services desk for a 1-hour lunch break on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
What you’ll do
  • Engaging with the public at outreach events to connect with community members and share information on our Collecting the Community Project, which aims to increase the diversity of the museum’s collection and histories.
  • Install/deinstall exhibitions
  • Inventory and catalogue artifacts in our Large Artifact Storage Room
  • Use Past Perfect Software
  • Create social media collateral to share stories and research uncovered through work at the museum
  • Condition report objects
  • Photograph objects
  • Other duties as assigned
What you’ll need to succeed
  • The preferred candidate for this position is a post-secondary graduate with intent to work in the museum or archives field; not-for-profit sector, or government.
  • Good organizational, time management, verbal and written communication skills, ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, problem solve, and handle multiple duties and interruptions effectively.
  • Must be able to lift and move artifacts, up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve and work collaboratively.
  • A friendly, courteous personality, who is comfortable speaking to members of the public and representing the Museum of Dufferin offsite.
  • Familiarity with PastPerfect Museum Software (or similar) is an asset.
  • A combination of lived and learned experiences is valued in this position.
  • A valid “G” or “G2” driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle, as there is no public transportation or ride-sharing available to this job site
  This is a grant-funded position under Young Canada Works – Building Careers in Heritage. Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
  • are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible);
  • are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number);
  • are under 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
  • are a college, CEGEP or university student or recent graduate.
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