Job Description

Job Number:
J0822-0894
Competition Number:
22-B027
Job Title:
Museum Assistant - Fine Arts Intern (22-B027)
Employment Type:
Grant Funded
Competition Opening Date:
August 17, 2022
Competition Closing Date:
September 30, 2022
Pay Rate:
$22.09
Applications are currently being accepted to fill an auxiliary 24-week (35 hours per week) placement for the position of Museum Assistant – Fine Arts Intern (from approximately October 3, 2022 to March 31, 2023). This is a Young Canada Works funded intern position with the Arts, Culture and Community Initiatives Division of the Township of Langley. The successful incumbent will assist the Fine Arts Curator and other museum staff in preparations for opening Salishan Place by the River. Located in Fort Langley’s heritage district, Salishan Place by the River will be the new home of the Langley Museum and Fort Langley Library. Fine arts projects involve the planning and development of arts specific programs and exhibitions at Salishan Place by the River. Primary tasks during the internship will focus on research, exhibit creation, collections care, and supporting the move to Salishan Place. The Museum Assistant – Fine Arts Intern will support the following project goals:

• Assist with research for future exhibits at Salishan Place including arts-based programs and exhibits
• Assist in setting up the print studio
• Photograph works of art in the collection
• Accession items into and deaccession items from the museum’s collection
• Conduct collections inventories
• Curatorial tasks including inventory and cleaning
• Carry out re-housing and packing of collection items
• Assist with creating online and social media content
• Assist with day-to-day museum operations including opening and closing, participating in occasionally staffing the reception desk

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills required for this position include:

• College or university graduate in fine arts, visual arts, studio arts, media arts, art history, or a related field
• Previous experience in a museum and/or art gallery environment is considered an asset
• Previous curatorial support experience in exhibition research, planning, and installation is considered an asset
• Previous visual arts program development/delivery experience is considered an asset
• Computer skills including knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and collections management software are considered assets
• Excellent research, writing, organizational and manual skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, preferably with some experience working in teams and with customers
• Must be physically fit - capable of lifting 35 lb. from floor to table height and 20 lb. from table to head height
• Access to personal transportation

This position is being offered pursuant to a federally funded employment program. Funding for the position is conditional on applicants meeting the following criteria:

• Currently a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or with refugee status in Canada, legally entitled to work in Canada. You must be registered with the Young Canada Works inventory at www.youngcanadaworks.ca and you must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years at the start of employment. You must be willing to commit to a work assignment of 24 weeks. You are unemployed or underemployed and are a college or university graduate.

The Township of Langley is committed to employment equity and is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations will be provided as appropriate in any position to the point of undue hardship. This position is defined by the Township of Langley as a position of trust (Child Safety). The successful candidate will be required to have a Police Information Check as a condition of employment. Applicants are advised that it is a condition of employment with the Township that a successful candidate provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Note: proof is not required as part of the application process, however will be required upon consideration for employment. If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please visit tol.ca/careers to apply. This competition will not close until the position is filled. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The Langley Centennial Museum & Exhibition Centre is a community museum located in Fort Langley, British Columbia. More information is available at http://museum.tol.ca 9135 King Street, Fort Langley, BC

Are you interested in this job? (from approximately October 3, 2022 to March 31, 2023). This is a Young Canada Works funded intern position with the Arts, Culture and Community Initiatives Division of the Township of Langley. The successful incumbent will assist the Fine Arts Curator and other museum staff in preparations for opening Salishan Place by the River. Located in Fort Langley’s heritage district, Salishan Place by the River will be the new home of the Langley Museum and Fort Langley Library. Fine arts projects involve the planning and development of arts specific programs and exhibitions at Salishan Place by the River. Primary tasks during the internship will focus on research, exhibit creation, collections care, and supporting the move to Salishan Place. The Museum Assistant – Fine Arts Intern will support the following project goals:

• Assist with research for future exhibits at Salishan Place including arts-based programs and exhibits
• Assist in setting up the print studio
• Photograph works of art in the collection
• Accession items into and deaccession items from the museum’s collection
• Conduct collections inventories
• Curatorial tasks including inventory and cleaning
• Carry out re-housing and packing of collection items
• Assist with creating online and social media content
• Assist with day-to-day museum operations including opening and closing, participating in occasionally staffing the reception desk

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills required for this position include:

• College or university graduate in fine arts, visual arts, studio arts, media arts, art history, or a related field
• Previous experience in a museum and/or art gallery environment is considered an asset
• Previous curatorial support experience in exhibition research, planning, and installation is considered an asset
• Previous visual arts program development/delivery experience is considered an asset
• Computer skills including knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and collections management software are considered assets
• Excellent research, writing, organizational and manual skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, preferably with some experience working in teams and with customers
• Must be physically fit - capable of lifting 35 lb. from floor to table height and 20 lb. from table to head height
• Access to personal transportation

This position is being offered pursuant to a federally funded employment program. Funding for the position is conditional on applicants meeting the following criteria:

• Currently a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or with refugee status in Canada, legally entitled to work in Canada. You must be registered with the Young Canada Works inventory at www.youngcanadaworks.ca and you must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years at the start of employment. You must be willing to commit to a work assignment of 24 weeks. You are unemployed or underemployed and are a college or university graduate.

The Township of Langley is committed to employment equity and is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations will be provided as appropriate in any position to the point of undue hardship. This position is defined by the Township of Langley as a position of trust (Child Safety). The successful candidate will be required to have a Police Information Check as a condition of employment. Applicants are advised that it is a condition of employment with the Township that a successful candidate provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Note: proof is not required as part of the application process, however will be required upon consideration for employment. If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please visit tol.ca/careers to apply. This competition will not close until the position is filled. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The Langley Centennial Museum & Exhibition Centre is a community museum located in Fort Langley, British Columbia. More information is available at http://museum.tol.ca 9135 King Street, Fort Langley, BC