Museum Lab Assistant - Surrey, Canada - Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employee Group:

Casual Employee

Hours of Work (BCGEU):

- # of openings:

3

Hours Per Week (BCGEU):
Pay Level:

Casual Employee - Hourly Rate

Days of Work (BCGEU):
Employment Type:

On-Call

Internal Closing Date:

August 5, 2023

Travel Frequency:

Occasional travel between campuses is required.

External Closing Date:

August 5, 2023

Competition ID:

2791

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This role reports to Lead Advisor, Work Integrated Learning

SUMMARY

The student will complete work duties within the context of KPU's Museum Lab, including assisting the Anthropology department in facilitating and promoting the program.

This involves working closely with the Anthropology department and the instructor(s) of the Museum Lab. Completion of senior level Anthropology courses, in particular the KPU Applied Archaeology Field School, is preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in media and marketing support for museums and heritage partners and Museum Lab
Assist in departmentrelated events (e.g. develop and organize presentations, information sessions, group meetings, etc.)
Assist in department promotion (e.g. develop and update posters, brochures, website; develop and conduct surveys)
Serve as a liaison, with communication and coordination among museums and heritage partners
Facilitate and complete grantwriting for museums and heritage partners
Some of these tasks may be shared among two or three positions, if needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to follow directions with mínimal Supervision
Demonstrated strong attention to detail and quality deliverables
Ability to use MS office tools, including databases for tracking or qualitative and/or quantitative studies
Good interpersonal, organization, research and written skills.
A professional and positive attitude
Knowledge of the research area.
Close familiarity with museums and heritage sector

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don't check every box?

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply.

Note to Applicants:

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University.

For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.