Summer Archives Engagement Lead 

20-week contract, starting May 21, 2024

Canada Summer Jobs

As supervisory assistant to the Archives Manager, the Summer Archives Engagement Lead will play a crucial role in overseeing the site’s core summer operations and ensuring the exceptional experience of visitors. Through taking on a senior role in leading interpretive tours of the historic Gaol and Courthouse, they will engage diverse members of the public with intriguing accounts of the area’s history, drawing from Archives resources to enhance the details, accuracy, and interest of their material. Alongside the Archives Manager, they will bring their enthusiasm and skill to the training of additional tour guides. By assisting visiting researchers with enquiries into historical people, places, and events, they will strengthen their own skills in archival research and gain exposure to a multitude of experiences of the past. They will be encouraged to bring their particular interests and strengths to the Archives’ activities of outreach. Mentored by an experienced archivist, they will gain exposure to the range of tasks and directions in the field of cultural heritage.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong interest in history and heritage, with expressed enthusiasm for the places, materials, and stories of the past. They will be pursing a post-secondary degree in a related field, such as Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Museum Studies, Communications, or Tourism.

Strong applicants will have experience with verbal presentation, such as research presentation, debate, theatre, or teaching. They will also have some experience conducting and presenting their own research. Their ability to work independently and exercise good judgement will be well-developed, ideally demonstrated by pat experience with supervision and/or leadership. They will also demonstrate abilities in respectful interaction with diverse members of the public. They will be comfortable in the use of basic digital tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, database navigation, and social media. Any experience working or volunteering with heritage sites, museums, and/or libraries is a major benefit. Any level of fluency in French would also be a significant positive.

We strongly encourage the application of individuals who identify as BIPOC, disabled, 2SLGBTQ+, and/or members of any underrepresented communities. If any accommodations in the application or employment process would be helpful, please reach out to us at contact@ccarchives.ca or 506-529-2448.

The position will be on-site at the Charlotte County Archives in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, for a 20-week term with an anticipated start date of May 21, 2024. Hours will typically be between 9 – 5, including weekends, for a total of 35 hours weekly. The wage is $17/hour.

Due to grant funding, applicants must be eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs program. Requirements are age between 15 and 30 at the start of employment, and Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status. We regret that we are unable to consider applications for this position from applicants who do not meet these criteria.

All applications should consist of a current resume accompanied by a cover letter expressing the applicant’s specific interest in this job opportunity and the relevance of their past experience. Please send these via email to Archives Manager Anna Krentz at contact@ccarchives.ca. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with the position closed once a suitable candidate is found. Interested applicants are highly encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Summer Archives Engagement Assistant (Young Canada Works)

9-week contract, starting June 28, 2024

As a key team member through the busy summer months, the Archives Engagement Assistant will play a meaningful role in providing visitors to the site with an exceptional experience. Through leading interpretive tours to the historic Gaol and Courthouse, they will have the chance to engage diverse members of the public with intriguing accounts of the area’s history. By assisting visiting researchers with enquiries into historical people, places, and events, the student will strengthen their own skills in archival research and gain exposure to a multitude of experiences of the past. Digging into archival collections themselves, they will excavate historical documents and photos for fascinating details and curate digital content to engage with wider audiences. Mentored by an experienced archivist, they will gain exposure to the range of tasks and directions in the field of cultural heritage.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong interest in history and heritage, with expressed enthusiasm for the places, materials, and stories of the past. They will be pursing or intending to pursue a university degree in the Arts, Humanities, and/or Social Sciences, ideally involving at least some courses in History or a related field.

Strong applicants will have some experience with verbal presentation, such as research presentation, debate, theatre, or teaching. They will also have some experience conducting research and presenting it in a written format. Their ability to work independently and exercise good judgement will be well-developed. They will also demonstrate abilities in respectful interaction with diverse members of the public. They will be comfortable in the use of basic digital tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, database navigation, and social media. Any experience working or volunteering with heritage sites, museums, and/or libraries is a major benefit. Any level of fluency in French would also be a significant positive.

We strongly encourage the application of individuals who identify as BIPOC, disabled, 2SLGBTQ+, and/or members of any underrepresented communities. If any accommodations in the application or employment process would be helpful, please reach out to us at contact@ccarchives.ca or 506-529-2448. Funds to ensure appropriate accommodations for accessibility needs can be provided.

The position will be on-site at the Charlotte County Archives in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, for a 9-week term with an anticipated start date of June 28, 2024. Hours will typically be between 9 – 5, including weekends, for a total of 35 hours weekly. The wage is $15.25/hour.

Please note that this position is contingent on funding from Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations, which is not guaranteed. The Charlotte County Archives will confirm funding status with candidates selected for an interview as soon as it becomes available, usually by mid-April.

Applicants must be eligible for the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations program. Key requirements are status as a student registered in secondary or post-secondary education; Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status; commitment to work the full duration of employment, without another consecutive full-time job; and age between 16 – 30 at the start of employment. Please see https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/young-canada-works/students-graduates/heritage-organizations-students.html for more details. Applicants will be required to register with Young Canada Works if selected for an interview, although they are encouraged to do so sooner.

All applications should consist of a current resume accompanied by a cover letter expressing the applicant’s specific interest in this job opportunity and the relevance of their past experience. Please send these via email to Archives Manager Anna Krentz at contact@ccarchives.ca, and/or via the Young Canada Works portal. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and interested applicants are highly encouraged to apply as early as possible.