Uxbridge Historical Centre

Description:

The Uxbridge Historical Centre is seeking to hire a post-secondary student for the rewarding
and stimulating position of Collections Associate. The student will gain valuable professional,
museum-standard experience in the field of collections management, specifically: inventory,
documentation, digitization, and condition assessment of artifacts; artifact storage and exhibition
preparation; and inputting and updating data into PastPerfect collections management
database. The student will acquire an understanding of the practices and procedures pertaining
to the caretaking of museum collections while supporting and participating in activities that
promote volunteer participation and enhance visitor engagement.

Responsibilities
• Inventory, digitize, and update artifact collection located in the Gould-Carmody House

storage areas

• Assess condition of artifacts and prepare reports
• Conduct research into specific artifacts using archival documents and first-person interviews
• Assist with reorganizing artifact storage area, storage consolidation, and condition

assessments

• Update the collections database through data entry and editing
• Assist with the planning and implementation of public programs, tours and all aspects of

visitor services on an as-needed basis

• Review and understand Museum collections management policies and procedures, Health

and Safety, and other appropriate policies and procedures