Registration Assistant

Job Description:

If you love historical objects, this job is for you! Must be eligible for Young Canada Works

The successful candidate will help the collection department increase the available records on our e-museum for the public and researchers. They will also review records, assist with photography, and work directly with historical objects. They will also work with the Collection and Curatorial team at each of the seven museum sites to care for objects.

Job Duties

• Assist with the care and handling of artifacts and cultural objects being prepared for photography and return them to storage.
• Keeping to Digital Asset Management protocols uploading, organizing and naming digital files.
• Assist with scanning documents/photographs related to the objects.
• Create meta data related to digital files.
• Review, edit and add images to collection records in The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation’s database (Gallery Systems, The Museum System) keeping to standards set forth by the Registrar.
• Assist with packing, transporting, and installing and inventorying objects at sites in collaboration with the collection department.
• Contribute photo material for the museum’s social media platforms
• Other related duties, responsibilities and functions as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a postsecondary degree program in fine arts, textiles history, museum studies, archival studies or a related field.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, organize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Must satisfy Canadian Summer Jobs eligibility criteria
• Experience using a collection database or digital asset management programs would be an asset.
• Care and handling skills would be an asset.

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