Archival Technician (YCW Position)

Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Compensation: $14.00 per hour

About the Organization

Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre is a public heritage institution with a mandate to preserve and share Ukrainian heritage in Canada. It collects, cares for, documents and interprets material related to the intellectual and cultural life of the Ukrainian community. These include, among other, objects of material culture, folk art, fine art, ethnology, and community history. The Centre shares its collections with the public through a public program of exhibitions, guided tours and affiliated activities, workshops, courses, public lectures and special events. It also provides access to its holdings for researchers and provides reference services to the public.

Oseredok is committed to equity in all its policies, practices and procedures. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who apply for this position.

Description and Duties

Reporting directly to the Curator of Collections and Exhibitions and the Project Mentor, the Archival Technicians will work to complete the Ukrainian Women’s Organization of Canada (UWOC) Winnipeg Branch Collection Project. Over thirteen weeks (June 28th – September 3rd 2021, full-time, September-October, 2021 part-time in accordance with the successful applicant’s schedule) two Archival Technicians will work to process the various archival fonds that make up the UWOC Winnipeg Branch Collection. This project aims to enhance access to local community history and the bring attention to the contributions made by women to Ukrainian-Canadian community. This position is an opportunity for a current student to work with a community archive and complete a special project. At the end of this project, the Archival Technicians will present a public lecture on the UWOC Winnipeg Branch Collection Project as part of Oseredok's public programming schedule.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Process a series of small fonds (collections) at the series and folder level,
• Create Finding Aids and CVS Compliant Spreadsheets,
• Physically manage and sort archival materials (e.g. paper, photographs),
• Accurately describe materials and uphold standards for of the Rules of Archival Description,
• Research additional information to supplement the fonds’ Finding Aids and Spreadsheets,
• Work towards a final Public Presentation for Oseredok’s Public Programming about Oseredok’s archival collection and work of the internship,
• Report to supervisors about the progress of the project, and,
• Maintain organized and presentable work spaces.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of English and Ukrainian languages is desired.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with staff, volunteers and the general public.
• Ability to train staff and volunteers to assist when required.
• Ability to lead and supervise interns, staff and volunteers working on projects.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Skilled in standard computer application programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet applications and familiar with standard office equipment such as photocopiers, phones, etc.
• Possess a strong attention to detail.
• Possess the ability to follow direction and to adjust to changing procedures.

Requirements

• Currently attending or returning to post-secondary education in applicable areas such as history, archival studies, and/or library sciences. Other disciplines will be considered.
• Have strong inter-personal communication skills in English; English and Ukrainian preferred.
• Can prioritize workloads.

This position is funded through Young Canada Works. As such, applicants must meet the program's eligibility requirements before they are offered an interview.

A student may be eligible for employment if they:

• Are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible);
• Are legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Are between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• Are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;
• Will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the Young Canada Works (YCW) work assignment;
• Have been a full-time high school, college, CEGEP or university student (as defined by their educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW work assignment; and
• Intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW work assignment.

Note: Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in the YCWHO employment program.

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-time (5 days per week) June 28th-September 3rd, part-time, September 7th to October (in accordance with successful applicant’s schedule)

How to Apply

To apply: Email a cover letter, resume and letter of reference to info@oseredok.ca

Application Webpage (URL): https://oseredok.ca/contact/

Application Deadline: June 20th, 2021