Organization Name |
The ArQuives |
Job Title |
YCW – Archives Assistant |
Job Type |
Full Time (Contract) |
Location |
Toronto, Ontario |
Posting Date |
04/04/2024 |
Application Deadline |
04/21/2024 |
Job Start Date (Expected): |
05/06/2024 |
Compensation |
22$/hour |
Target Audience |
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Job Category |
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Job Description |
Located in Toronto, Ontario, The ArQuives is one of the largest LGBTQ2+ archives in the world. Primarily a volunteer-run organization focusing on Canadian content, The ArQuives acquires, preserves, and provides public access to information and collections in various formats. Our organization offers a range of research, exhibition, educational, and community programming. The ArQuives seeks an Archives Assistant (16-week contract) commencing May 2024.
Reporting to the Senior Archivists, the Archives Assistant position will expose the student to various archival situations designed to improve skills and allow the archives to improve public access to its rich holdings of LGBTQ2+ heritage. The successful applicant will arrange & describe records and work on creating a digital Omeka exhibition. On-site work (90%) is required. The ArQuives has a COVID Vaccine and Safety Policy for all staff, volunteers, and researchers. Proof of vaccination is required for new employees. Any applicants with exemptions due to medical reasons or religious beliefs must submit accommodation requests. Accommodations will be granted where they do not cause undue hardship or directly threaten the health and safety of staff, volunteers, and community members. The ArQuives acknowledges and is committed to addressing historical inequities within our organization. We encourage applications from marginalized communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, women, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, Black, people of colour, and persons with disabilities. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Making existing descriptions RAD-compliant Meet the requirements of the Young Canada Works program. Organization website: www.arquives.ca Application deadline: April 21, 2024 Estimated start date: May 5, 2024 Hours and Salary: 37.5h/week, 22$/hour |
Please include the public link to your posting if available |
https://arquives.ca/latest-news/job-posting-ycw-archives-assistant |
Application Process |
Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter as one PDF document to jobposting@arquives.ca, with “YCW” in the subject line. |
Archives Assistant (YCW)
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