Collections Assistant (Full-time, Summer)

Term: May 13, 2024 – August 30, 2024, dependent on funding
Location: Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, Calgary
Reporting to: Senior Manager, Collections and Exhibitions

Commitment to fair hiring practices

National Music Centre (NMC) believes in the power and importance of fair hiring practices in the workplace. We ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

About this position

Reporting to NMC's Senior Manager of Collections and Exhibitions, the Collections Assistant will play an important role in the National Music Centre’s Collections/Exhibitions team. The Collections Assistant will primarily assist in the research, development, and publishing of didactic content sharing the story of National Music Centre's 450 years of musical technology.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research and compose artist and artifact-related didactic content for public engagement
• Assist with collections and exhibitions activities as educational opportunities arise
• Monitor and maintain collections-related spaces

Qualifications

• Strong research and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Experience working with sensitive and confidential information is considered an asset
• Experience in artifact handling, cataloguing, photography, and mount-making considered an asset
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in both Mac and PC-based computer platforms such as Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent time management and ability to meet goals in a timely manner
• Adaptability, flexibility, creativity, and the capacity to function effectively in a fast-paced and active team environment
• The candidate must be returning to full-time studies in September 2024

Key Relationships

• Senior Manager, Collections and Exhibitions
• Manager, Exhibitions Development
• Collections Coordinator
• Collections Archivist
• Senior Director, Collections and Exhibitions
• Volunteers

Application

Interested applicants are invited to send their resume and cover letter to claire.neily@nmc.ca. Applications will be accepted until April 29, 2024.

We thank you in advance for your applications, and please note that only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.