Organization Name |
Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Heritage Society |
Job Title |
Archivist |
Job Type |
Full Time (Contract) |
Location |
Spruce Grove, Alberta |
Posting Date |
04/11/2024 |
Application Deadline |
04/30/2024 |
Compensation |
$28 – $39/hour |
Target Audience |
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Job Category |
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Job Description |
About the Organization The Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Heritage Society is a non-profit organization, formed in 1972. We provide facilities, programs and events that bring people together to celebrate agriculture’s influence on the past, present and future of our community. One of our goals is to preserve the history of the community and keep that history alive for both present and future generations. In 1995 the Society purchased the Alberta Wheat Pool grain elevator and the land it resides upon. This building has since become a Provincial Historic Resource. In 2001 the Society acquired and renovated a building so that the newly established Archives of Spruce Grove could preserve the community’s history. Over the years the volunteer managed archives collection has outgrown its space, and a move of the collection is imminent.About the position This position reports to the Archives Project Committee and the Board of Directors for the Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society. The Employee will initiate, implement, and lead archival processes and management of acquisition, preservation, and access. Our priority for preservation is family history, local business history, local organization history, and community heritage.Location 120 Railway Avenue, Spruce Grove Alberta. Spruce Grove is a city of about 40,000 people, about 20 minutes west of Edmonton, Alberta. It is located on Highway 16A.Notes This is a part-time contract position: 24 hours per week, up to 44 weeks. Completion of the project must be before April 30, 2025. Hours can be flexible with prior approval. This is a grant funded position with deadlines for reporting progress. Our site is closed between December 20, 2024, and January 6, 2025. Wage is between $28.00 and $39.00 per hour depending on education and experience. A move of the Archives collection on or before March 30, 2025, is anticipated. Orientation, supervision, and support will be provided by the Archives Project Committee and the Board of Directors of the Agricultural Society. Role and Responsibilities Qualifications |
Application Process |
Provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how your requirements meet the advertised position. Email to admin2@sprucegroveagsociety.com before April 30, 2024 |
Archivist
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