Curatorial Assistant – Collections & Exhibits (Flexible Schedule)

Heritage Park; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive Benefits package

Employer-matched Pension Plan at 5%

Generous paid time off

Free entrance to the Park

Employee discounts on food and retail

Free parking

Job summary

Heritage Park in Calgary seeks an Assistant Curator of Collections to join the Programming and Experience - Curatorial team. You will support collections, exhibits, and research, ensuring accurate historical information and proper care of artifacts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s asset) with 2+ years in a museum setting. The position offers 35 hours weekly, on-site work, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Museum Studies, Art History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Canadian Studies or related field is required.
• Master’s degree or further certification considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Document museum collections, including accessioning, de-accessioning, cataloging, donations and other records.
• Conduct ongoing inventory of artifacts with Curator of Collections.
• Prepare artifacts for storage or display.
• Perform preventive conservation and cleaning of exhibit and collection spaces following best practices.
• Maintain artifact receiving room organization in consultation with the Curator.
• Assist with exhibit installation and maintenance.
• Support collection digitization projects (including photography) under the Curator’s guidance.
• Coordinate volunteers for curatorial projects.
• Assist with packing and relocation of objects.
• Manage database and perform cleanup.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

FileMaker Pro

Microsoft SharePoint

Photoshop

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in History / Museum Studies

Master’s degree or higher (asset)

Tools

FileMaker Pro

Microsoft SharePoint

Photoshop

Job description

Heritage Park in Calgary seeks an Assistant Curator of Collections to join the Programming and Experience - Curatorial team. You will support collections, exhibits, and research, ensuring accurate historical information and proper care of artifacts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s asset) with 2+ years in a museum setting. The position offers 35 hours weekly, on-site work, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan and paid time off.