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Join Our Team as a Community Museum Technician!

Are you passionate about history, culture, and community engagement? The Orangedale Station Museum is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Community Museum Technician to join our team for a seasonal position. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of heritage and historical preservation while contributing to the vibrant community of Orangedale, NS.

About the Role

As a Community Museum Technician, you will play a vital role in the operation and maintenance of our museum. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating audio-visual equipment
• Preparing reports and assisting in the research, handling, and storage of artifacts
• Supporting the restoration and conservation of artifacts under the guidance of a conservator
• Planning and developing traveling exhibitions and special events
• Classifying and assigning registration numbers to artifacts while supervising inventory control
• Conducting guided tours and providing information to visitors
• Constructing displays and dioramas, and preparing artifacts for storage and shipping
• Fabricating custom frames and mounting artwork
• Protecting and caring for cultural artifacts during exhibitions and in storage

Requirements

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience is an asset or equivalent experience

Work Setting

• Rural area
• Heritage/historical site
• Museum

Skills and Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, MS Office, and MS Excel
• Technical experience in cataloging, conservation, restoration, and exhibit preparation
• Experience in exhibit preparation, including display cases, lighting, and framing
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge in areas such as books, decorative arts, photography, and prints
• Basic security clearance and a valid driver's license
• Own transportation, as public transport is not available

Personal Attributes

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Accurate and dependable
• Client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
• Organized, with strong initiative and judgment
• A team player with excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $15.70 hourly
• Free parking available
• Learning and training opportunities paid by the employer
• Team building opportunities

Support and Inclusivity

The Orangedale Station Museum is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all. We provide:

• Physical accessibility accommodations
• Mentorship and networking opportunities for persons with disabilities, youth, Indigenous people, and visible minorities
• Diversity and cross-cultural training for all employees

Location

This position is based in Orangedale, NS. Please note that public transportation is not available, so a valid driver's license and personal transportation are required.

If you are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our community and preserve our cultural heritage, we encourage you to apply!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.