The Genealogy Assistant will:
·Learn and become familiar with the Town of Digby & Digby County’s History and Geography
·Become familiar with our on-site and other online research resources
·Research Digby area history to help develop programs, activities, pamphlets, and/or exhibits as required
·Greet and assist visitors with their questions and research requests. Provide them with research materials and help them have an informative, pleasant experience
·Occasionally, tend the gift shop while relieving other staff during lunch breaks
·Complete research from requests received from mail, email, or telephone calls
·Aid the Curator with other reference and research material-related tasks as they arise
·Be working with artifacts/accessions and entering information into a collections database
·Network with other museums and archives by email or telephone when necessary
·Assist in outreach programs and other projects/activities as needed
·As time permits, input data from the surname binders to the Family Tree Maker [FTM] program; Instruction will be included in staff training
·Perform routine organizing/cleaning in the filing cabinets, bookshelves and other areas of the Genealogy Department
·Assist in the daily procedures of opening and closing the museum.
No previous experience in museum work is required, however, a demonstrated interest in museums, heritage organizations, and/or history is ideal.
Ideal candidates for this position will:
·Meet the Nova Scotia Skills Incentive requirements listed; An acceptance letter from the post-secondary institution you will be attending, must be brought to the interview or provided before the position begins on June 5th·Be detail oriented
·Have strong oral & written communication skills
Have knowledge or be willing to learn about the Town of Digby and Digby County
·Have above average computer skills
·Have an interest in exploring possible careers in heritage fields
·Ideally be enrolled in a field of study related to history
·Be respectful and willing to work closely within a team setting as well as work independently
·Be willing to take mandatory courses [ie: WHMIS] provided by the Admiral Digby Museum and also be prepared to complete a police record check if required
·Have reliable transportation to the workplace
Admiral Digby Museum 95 Montague Row Digby, Nova Scotia B0V 1A0
Digby admuseum@ns.sympatico.ca Preferred Contact: Email, In-person, Phone
