Collections and Administrative Assistant
Kronau Marvelous Museum & Creative Corner, Kronau
Deadline: April 15, 2025 - June 13, 2025
The Kronau Heritage Museum seeks a Collections and Administrative Assistant for an intern contract commencing August 5-December 19, 2025 (35 hrs/week, 20 weeks, $20/hr)
Candidates must qualify under the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program. All applicants must be registered in the YCW candidate pool and meet the current YCW-BCH eligibility criteria. An individual may be eligible for an internship if they:
• 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 between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
• are a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate).
Note: Priority will be given to graduates that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and that are unemployed or underemployed.
Details: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/careers-heritage-graduates.html
Duties Include:
Collection Management/Documentation
- To relocate all artifacts (approximately 2000) according to category and material in the new Collection storage/management space with proper records and to follow museum standards in the placement of objects in the enhanced storage areas.
- To update all records that indicate exactly locations (physical files, Excel and SaskCollections database)
- To have a minimum of 30 additional artifacts fully documented over the internship Including paper/digital records and scans/photographs
- To take the necessary training to transfer Collection information on to the SaskCollections database (Museums Association of Saskatchewan) and to transfer existing documentation to this platform (nomenclature and images)
Programs
- To work with the Board in the planning/execution/evaluation of at least three community based programs in the fall/early winter 2025 including but not limited to volunteer scheduling, determining equipment/supplies required for each program
- To promote the programs through social media, website
Administration
- To develop networks with existing partners, volunteers, other museums
- To attend all Board meetings to provide input and update work activities as assigned
- To maintain Museum records such as minutes, correspondence and documentation of events.
- To assist with the drafting of sponsorship/grant proposals and interim reports
- Opening and closing of the facility and provide the Facility Committee with updates related to any concerns
- To ensure that the grounds are kept clean in the fall months
Requirements:
The ideal candidate would be a university graduate with a degree in history or related studies. An Honours or post graduate degree would be an asset.
The candidate would require good working knowledge of Microsoft programs, social media and website maintenance (Wordpress).
He/she must be able to work independently and meet deadlines. The successful candidate will need to possess strong written and verbal communication skills and have a demonstrated ability to problem solve. He/she must also have the demonstrated ability to work with accuracy and with a high level of detail.
Experience working with teams, strong time management and organizational skills are required. Any previous volunteer experience would be considered an asset.
Due to the location of this position, the individual will require a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
The Kronau Heritage Museum an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Apply:
Applicants should submit a covering letter, copy of transcript/evidence of graduation and a resume/CV (including three references) to:
Kronau Heritage Committee
Hiring Committee
Box 235
Kronau, SK S0G 2T0
Email: kronaumuseum@sasktel.net
For more information about the Kronau Museum please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/kronaumuseum/
https://kronaumuseum.com/
Candidates must qualify under the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program. All applicants must be registered in the YCW candidate pool and meet the current YCW-BCH eligibility criteria. An individual may be eligible for an internship if they:
• 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 between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and
• are a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor's, master's or doctorate).
Note: Priority will be given to graduates that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and that are unemployed or underemployed.
Details: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/careers-heritage-graduates.html
Duties Include:
Collection Management/Documentation
- To relocate all artifacts (approximately 2000) according to category and material in the new Collection storage/management space with proper records and to follow museum standards in the placement of objects in the enhanced storage areas.
- To update all records that indicate exactly locations (physical files, Excel and SaskCollections database)
- To have a minimum of 30 additional artifacts fully documented over the internship Including paper/digital records and scans/photographs
- To take the necessary training to transfer Collection information on to the SaskCollections database (Museums Association of Saskatchewan) and to transfer existing documentation to this platform (nomenclature and images)
Programs
- To work with the Board in the planning/execution/evaluation of at least three community based programs in the fall/early winter 2025 including but not limited to volunteer scheduling, determining equipment/supplies required for each program
- To promote the programs through social media, website
Administration
- To develop networks with existing partners, volunteers, other museums
- To attend all Board meetings to provide input and update work activities as assigned
- To maintain Museum records such as minutes, correspondence and documentation of events.
- To assist with the drafting of sponsorship/grant proposals and interim reports
- Opening and closing of the facility and provide the Facility Committee with updates related to any concerns
- To ensure that the grounds are kept clean in the fall months
Requirements:
The ideal candidate would be a university graduate with a degree in history or related studies. An Honours or post graduate degree would be an asset.
The candidate would require good working knowledge of Microsoft programs, social media and website maintenance (Wordpress).
He/she must be able to work independently and meet deadlines. The successful candidate will need to possess strong written and verbal communication skills and have a demonstrated ability to problem solve. He/she must also have the demonstrated ability to work with accuracy and with a high level of detail.
Experience working with teams, strong time management and organizational skills are required. Any previous volunteer experience would be considered an asset.
Due to the location of this position, the individual will require a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
The Kronau Heritage Museum an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Apply:
Applicants should submit a covering letter, copy of transcript/evidence of graduation and a resume/CV (including three references) to:
Kronau Heritage Committee
Hiring Committee
Box 235
Kronau, SK S0G 2T0
Email: kronaumuseum@sasktel.net
For more information about the Kronau Museum please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/kronaumuseum/
https://kronaumuseum.com/