Museum Collections Assistant: Catalog & Photograph

City of St. Catharines; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal entity in St. Catharines is seeking a diligent individual for the role of Artifact Cataloguer. Responsibilities include maintaining artifact records, scanning archival materials, and managing digital images, with an emphasis on detail and organization. Candidates must be enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies, have relevant experience with photographic equipment, and demonstrate effective communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity for students passionate about community history and museum practices.

Qualifications

• Must be returning to full-time studies in Fall, proof required.
• Eligible to work in Canada; must be a citizen or permanent resident, aged 16-30.
• Knowledge of digital image management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize artifact records and storage.
• Scan archival materials and manage digital images.
• Handle and clean artifacts according to museum standards.

Skills

Experience with photographic equipment

Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop

Attention to detail

Good organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

Enrolled in full-time, post-secondary studies

Tools

Digital SLR cameras

Scanners

Job description

A municipal entity in St. Catharines is seeking a diligent individual for the role of Artifact Cataloguer. Responsibilities include maintaining artifact records, scanning archival materials, and managing digital images, with an emphasis on detail and organization. Candidates must be enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies, have relevant experience with photographic equipment, and demonstrate effective communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity for students passionate about community history and museum practices.