Job Title: Research and Outreach Assistant (1 position)
Duration: 24 weeks
Start & End Dates: September 29, 2021 – March 19, 2022
$16.50 per hour for a 30 hour week.
All work will take place at 1-329 Cumberland Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 1T2
The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library is a dynamic small museum with a focus on craft. MCML is located in the C2 Centre for Craft, a facility shared with the Manitoba Craft Council. As such is it an exciting venue for those interested in craft and art, as it features both historic and contemporary work. The MCML collection is one of the oldest in Manitoba, having been established in the early 1930s. It now houses over 11,000 hand crafted items, craft related archival holdings, and craft tools. Through our collections, MCML interprets the rich craft history of Manitoba.
The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library seeks a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work on an Oral History project. The project will include the production of approximately 20 Oral History interviews with artists in the community. The intern will conduct the interviews, process the material, and also produce public access videos or blogs for a select 10-15 of the total interview. MCML is a supportive workplace that values its employees, and provides a quality work and learning experience to intern employees.
The intern will also be responsible for visitor services and shop staffing in the absence of the Curator and other staff. The intern may perform light janitorial and maintenance in the gallery.
Important Tasks Include:
Research, Planning/Scheduling, Oral History interviews, digital content management, finding aid creation, and the development of videos and blog posts.
Educational Qualifications
Post Secondary graduate in Museum Studies, Archival Studies, History / Art History, or School of Art or related field.
Personality Traits
We are seeking an intern who is enthusiastic, creative, reliable, and interested in art/craft/history.
Desired skillset
– Excellent interpersonal skills
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills
– Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage information
– Digital photography skills an asset
– Skills with developing video or written content an asset
– Demonstrated time management skills
– Excellent computer skills and experience with databases an asset
– Experience in museum or archives setting an asset
– Comfortable working with the general public
– Ability to work independently
– A Driver’s License is strongly preferred
How to apply
– Send a résumé, cover letter and two references to Andrea Reichert, Curator, at [email protected], or 1-329 Cumberland Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1T2, by August 27, 2020.
– Additional information can be obtained by calling (204) 615-3951.
The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library is an equal opportunity employer and follows a Human Rights Policy which addresses our hiring practises. MCML recognizes the importance of equity and diversity in the workplace.
We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:
– First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples
– members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin
– persons with disabilities
– persons who identify as women
– persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions
Physical demands of the job include sitting as a desk for long periods, using a computer, camera and other digital devises, and being able to access the collections in storage (may include using a ladder, lifting items up to 20lbs, and moving items safely off the shelves).
The C2 Centre for Craft is wheelchair accessible.
YCW Requirements
This project is funded through Young Canada Works. Candidates must verify that they meet all the requirements before they are offered an interview:
– a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada.
Note: Non-Canadian interns holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible
– legally entitled to work in Canada
– between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
– willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment
– not have another full-time job (over 30 hours per week) while employed with the program
– is an unemployed or underemployed
– a college or university graduate
– not receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits while employed in this position
– Priority will be given to candidates that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs
