Job Description

The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre’s mission is to preserve and dynamically present the history and culture of Rossland and surrounding areas. We do this with comprehensive indoor and outdoor displays of the industrial and social history of Rossland with a particular emphasis on the mining and skiing histories of the area. We are located directly on the “Mining in the Kootenays” historic site – on top of the historic Black Bear Mine – with 5 acres of property and 6 exhibition buildings among many other display shelters. Additionally, we have an extensive community archive, a provincial visitor information centre, numerous educational programs in-house and through outreach activities, downtown heritage walking tours, and various special events throughout the year.

Job Description:
The Archives Coordinator is focused on supporting our archival collection digitization efforts outlined in our new Digitization Strategy. The Archives Coordinator will work with the Collections Manager and trained archives staff and volunteers to focus on some of the key projects that must be completed in the archives, including:
Assist with the digitization and cataloguing of the slide collection (includes data entry)
Assist in the organizing of the archival side of the Autonomous Sinixt Repository
Setting up the public research room with appropriate resources, including ensuring existing heritage building and graveyard information is in an accessible format
Assist the Collections Manager in coordinating a public workshop on archival practice and digitization

Along with these specific projects, they will also manage public research requests, incoming archival donations, and further internal research requests for our programming, promotions, and publications. All staff assist in the general operation and maintenance of the museum, archives, visitor centre, and discovery centre, including assisting with major events and programming.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The following are essential qualifications for the job:
College/university graduate in Archival, Library, Museum, History studies, or related fields.
Familiar with the Rules for Archival Description and current archival preservation/storage methods
Must be organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have excellent time management and problem-solving skills
Excellent research/sourcing skills and the ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy under pressure
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Passion for education and history and working with people of all ages and backgrounds
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

The following are desired assets for the job:
Experience in museum databases like PastPerfect
Experience in processes of digitization
Customer service experience
Public speaking experience
Experience working in or with the tourism and/or cultural sector
Broad knowledge of Rossland’s history or BC History
Current First Aid certificate and RCMP Security Clearance may be required

Salary/Wage

18.50-20/hr

Job Application Process

This role is not able to be fulfilled remotely. We encourage participation from the Government of Canada’s job equity groups, including women, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression to apply. Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of the job qualifications describe you, then please apply. For more information about this position, please get in touch with Joelle Hodgins (she/her), Museum Director of the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre at hiring @rosslandmuseum.ca or call (250) 362-7722. Please submit your resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications and quoting the position(s) you are applying for by email (preferred) to hiring @rosslandmuseum.ca or drop off at 1100 Hwy 3B (junction of Hwy 3B and Hwy 22). Please be prepared to provide a minimum of two professional references.

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