Curatorial Attendant 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Heritage Services Coordinator, the Curatorial Attendant will be responsible for assisting with the registration, cataloguing and care of the City of Richmond Hill’s Historical Collection. To provide support in the design and installation of exhibitions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with cataloguing the Richmond Hill Historical Collection to meet the Standards to Museums required by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport and the City of Richmond Hill.
• Classifying and labeling artifacts, research, completing required forms, maintaining files and assisting staff and volunteers
• Assisting staff and volunteers with exhibition design and installation, and with interpretation and customer service at programs and events.
• Know and understand the Collections Management and Conservation Policies and Procedures of the City of Richmond Hill and handle all artifacts, archival, art and archaeological material in a professional manner as per policy.
• Database entry and digital imaging.
• Ensure for the safe storage of the collection and the cleanliness and organization of the storage facility.
• Ensure all doors and windows are locked before leaving collection storage facility at the end of shift.
• Assist volunteers as required.
• Inform the Heritage Services Coordinator/Heritage Services Assistant – Curatorial/Education of any serious problems or concerns.
• Represent the City of Richmond Hill in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well-groomed manner.
• Report to work promptly.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and staff training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Education in art, history or  museum studies would be an asset

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Experience in cataloguing and caring for artifacts would be an asset
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector check upon hiring.

Leadership Competencies