Institutional Membership Review Intern
Archives Society of Alberta

Location: Edmonton, AB
Compensation: $27/hour

The Archives Society of Alberta (ASA) is a professional association that builds resilient archival professionals and organizations that meet the needs of their communities. We strive to achieve our mission by providing an advisory services program, an online archival database, an archival supplies loan program, an online directory of archival institutions in Alberta, professional development opportunities, and organized advocacy efforts.

Description and Duties    

As part of our services which support member archives, we have an accreditation program for our institutional membership. ASA is hiring an intern to conduct institutional reviews of some of our institutional members. This work involves reviewing applications and conducting site visits throughout the province as well as advising on best practices in the archival profession to these members. Reporting to the Executive Director/Archives Advisor, the Institutional Membership Review Intern will:

• Review membership applications;
• Advise on archival best practices and areas for improvements;
• Travel around the province to conduct site visits to assist in the application process;
• Report to members on their status and areas for improvements;
• Communicate and work with a diverse group of archives members as well as ASA staff and volunteers.

Qualifications    

• Degree in an information science with a focus on records management and archives, or an equivalent;
• Familiarity with information management sector such as libraries, archives or museums is an asset;
• Familiarity archival standards including RAD and ISAD-G;
• Familiarity with preservation practices for archival materials;
• Comfort with word processing, email and social media;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work both in a team and independently;
• Strong communication skills;
• Valid Driver's License;
• Eligible for Young Canada Works program.

How to Apply    

Please send your resumé and covering letter to Rene Georgopalis, Executive Director/Archives Advisor, reneg@archivesalberta.org, or Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Ctr, 216-10440 108 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T5H 3Z9.  

Please ensure that you also express interest in the position via the Young Canada Works website: https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Opportunity/ProjectDetails?projectId=17244&showBackToSearch=true

Application Deadline: April 21, 2023