Collections Inventory Assistant (Part Time)

Reporting to the Collections Management team, the Collections Inventory Assistants are tasked with assisting with the ongoing inventory and maintenance of the WAG-Qaumajuq’s collection, providing a unique and challenging look into gallery collections.

We are hiring for one position,
• $16/hr
• 640 hours until March 31, 2022

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend an initial orientation to the WAG staff, facilities, and the WAG’s Inuit Art Collection
• Receive training in art handling and safety, and museum best practices
• Become familiar with the WAG’s collections database, for research and updating
• Learn the locations for the storage of the collection, and update the location of each work as needed – maintain and augment artwork records, both physical and digital
• Assist with administrative tasks, such as minor photo editing and research
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of at least one year of university or college, in art history, cultural studies, or a related field of study
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization
• Able to physically lift up to 30 lbs
• Ability to handle delicate items
• Capable of working independently, and as part of a two-person team
• Under 30 years of age and returning to school on a full-time basis in fall 2021
• Experience working with galleries or museums is an asset
• Knowledge of, and interest in, the visual arts is an asset

Please see the Young Canada Works Application