Museum Artifact Photographer
(St Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre, Lock 3)

Position ID: 4477 Last Modified: 12 Jun 2012 Last Full Update: 12 Jun 2012
Opportunity Details
ContactCandace van Staalduinen, Collections Technician - Digital, St Catharines Museum - Lock 3; Phone: 905-688-5601 ext 5248; Fax: 905-984-6910; Email: avanstaalduinen@stcatharines.ca
More Info Linkwww.stcatharines.ca/en/experiencein/StCatharinesMuseum1.asp
DutiesTo photograph artifacts and documents for the purpose of record keeping, documentation and copying 
 
1. Carry out photography of artifacts and scanning of archival documents 
2. Handle artifacts according to accepted museum procedures 
3. Photographic documentation of collections 
4. Monitor and maintain a safe work area 
5. Complete cataloguing of photographic works 
6. Perform other similar and related duties
BenefitsVolunteers receive:  
- Full membership benefits upon completion of minimum volunteer hours 
- Free or discounted admission to many attractions in Ontario  
- Increased knowledge of the history of St Catharines  
- The satisfaction in knowing that you are helping to preserve and interpret the community's past
Dates and TimesMonday: Morning, Afternoon 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon 
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon 
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon 
 
On a set schedule each week
SeasonsYear-round
LocationWelland Canal Centre, 1932 Welland Canals Parkway (formerly Government Road)
AccessibilityAccessible by wheelchair with assistance
Minimum Age18 year(s) and up
Suitable for OSSDYes
Minimum Hours3 / Week
Commitment LengthLong Term
TrainingOrientation ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Artifact Photographers recruitment and training is run annually on an 'as needed' basis
TransportationNot on bus route
Interaction LevelSmall Group; Individual
Start DateOn or after 12 Jun 2012
Police CheckNot Required
CategoriesData Entry ; Museum/Gallery Gift Shop ; Photography
Skills/Experience1. Experience with photographic equipment, especially Digital SLR cameras and Studio Lighting 
2. Familiarity with scanners, Adobe Photoshop and digital images 
3. Neat, legible handwriting 
4. Attention to detail and accurate in recording information 
5. Good organization skills 
6. Effective written and verbal communication 
7. Self-motivated, as well as the ability to work in a group
Additional RequirementsPlease forward a letter of interest and resume to the attention of Alicia Floyd: afloyd@stcatharines.ca or St Catharines Museum, PO Box 3012, 1932 Welland Canals Parkway, St Catharines, ON L2R 7C2
Agency Details
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Organization NameSt Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre, Lock 3
Address & Map
1932 Welland Canals Pkwy
St Catharines, ON L2R 7K6
 
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Mailing AddressPO Box 3012 
St Catharines, ON L2R 7C2
Office Phone905-984-8880
Toll Free Phone1-800-305-5134
Fax905-984-6910
E-Mailmuseum@stcatharines.ca
Websitewww.stcatharines.ca