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Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Saskatoon
Deadline: April 01, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Deadline
April 26, 2024
JOB POSTING: Collections Assistant Internship
Job Type: Full Time, 24 Week Contract
Application Deadline: Friday, April 26, 2024.
Job Term: Approximately June 3- November 18 (24 Weeks)
Location: Ukrainian Museum of Canada, 910 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, SK
The Ukrainian Museum of Canada (UMC), established in 1936, is North America’s oldest museum dedicated to Ukrainian culture. Our extensive collection of 30,000 objects and artifacts encompasses textiles, fine and folk art, pysanky, ceramics, and a library and archives. Under new leadership since 2022, we are a dynamic team committed to reshaping the role of heritage museums in Canada.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Registrar and Collections Officer
• Collaborate on a comprehensive collections audit.
• Assist in the preparation of artifacts and artwork for exhibitions.
• Conduct curatorial research and contribute to exhibition development.
• Catalogue new acquisitions and maintain the collection database.
• Contribute to exhibition preparation and installation.
Qualifications:
To be eligible for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible).
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number).
• Be between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment.
• Be a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate).
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Proactive, creative, and eager to learn.
• Genuine interest in Ukrainian/Ukrainian Canadian history and culture.
• Ukrainian language skills are considered an asset.
• Not previously employed through 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. Note that 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
What We Offer:
• Hands-on experience in museum operations.
• Training in collections management, collections care, and museum operations.
• Networking opportunities with museum professionals.
• Contribution to a retrospective exhibition.
Wage: 18.50/Hour
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to info@umcnational.ca. Please indicate “Collections Assistant Internship Application” in the subject line. Application Deadline: Friday, April 26, 2024.
Join us in preserving and celebrating Ukrainian culture for future generations. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and welcomes all qualified applicants.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Job Type: Full Time, 24 Week Contract
Application Deadline: Friday, April 26, 2024.
Job Term: Approximately June 3- November 18 (24 Weeks)
Location: Ukrainian Museum of Canada, 910 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon, SK
The Ukrainian Museum of Canada (UMC), established in 1936, is North America’s oldest museum dedicated to Ukrainian culture. Our extensive collection of 30,000 objects and artifacts encompasses textiles, fine and folk art, pysanky, ceramics, and a library and archives. Under new leadership since 2022, we are a dynamic team committed to reshaping the role of heritage museums in Canada.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Registrar and Collections Officer
• Collaborate on a comprehensive collections audit.
• Assist in the preparation of artifacts and artwork for exhibitions.
• Conduct curatorial research and contribute to exhibition development.
• Catalogue new acquisitions and maintain the collection database.
• Contribute to exhibition preparation and installation.
Qualifications:
To be eligible for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible).
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number).
• Be between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment.
• Be a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate).
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Proactive, creative, and eager to learn.
• Genuine interest in Ukrainian/Ukrainian Canadian history and culture.
• Ukrainian language skills are considered an asset.
• Not previously employed through 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. Note that 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
What We Offer:
• Hands-on experience in museum operations.
• Training in collections management, collections care, and museum operations.
• Networking opportunities with museum professionals.
• Contribution to a retrospective exhibition.
Wage: 18.50/Hour
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to info@umcnational.ca. Please indicate “Collections Assistant Internship Application” in the subject line. Application Deadline: Friday, April 26, 2024.
Join us in preserving and celebrating Ukrainian culture for future generations. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and welcomes all qualified applicants.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.