Position Duration – 12 weeks @ 35 hours/week starting June 13 to August 31, 2011
Wage Rate – $14.00 per hour
Skills and Abilities: Be innovative, flexible, and motivated
Be proficient in Microsoft Office, digital media, and use of the Internet;
Communicate ideas in a clear and compelling manner, both verbally and in writing, with
demonstrated skill in written communications;
Organized and detail oriented, with an ability to handle shifting priorities;
Follow through independently on routine responsibilities;
Work effectively with museum visitors, members, volunteers and staff
Background Research and Orientation: Fundamental to the success of the Assistant
Curator is an understanding of the history of the City of Fernie and the surrounding area. This
research will be conducted using published sources and existing materials developed by the
Fernie Museum.
Exhibit Production: This will be a significant part of the position which will involve developing
content for our exhibit – The Power of Place – Ski Hill Memories which will celebrate the 50th
anniversary of the ski hill in 2012. Work will include collecting historical images and artifacts;
soliciting, conducting and recording oral histories of people’s memories and experiences on
video as content for the exhibit.
Photographic Documentation: The photographic documentation of our town is as important
as the recording of our community memories. This includes not only the physical landscape of
Fernie which is changing quickly and dramatically, but also of community activities. The
Assistant Curator using the Society’s digital and video cameras will record and document
these events.
Staffing the Museum: Working with the Curator, the Assistant Curator will be responsible for
the execution, design and installation of exhibits and displays in the Museum as well as
receiving, recording and responding to enquiries in a professional manner
Collections Management: The Fernie Museum maintains collections of artefacts, images and
archival material relating to the human and natural history of Fernie and the Elk Valley. The
management of this material is essential to the long term success of the Museum.
If interested please drop off a resume with cover letter and references by May 27th at:
The Fernie Museum: 491 2nd Avenue Fernie, B.C.
For further information please contact Michael Pennock at the Fernie Museum – 250-423-7016
or by Email at: history@ferniemuseum.com
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