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ARCHIVAL PROJECT MANAGER
EIGHT MONTH CONTRACT


Markham Museum & Historic Village is a 25 acre site consisting of over
twenty buildings depicting the history of Markham.  The Museum is operated
by the Town of Markham through the Community Services Commission.  We are
currently seeking an Archival Project Manager for our Millennium Photo
Archives Project. This project is a partnership between the Markham Lions
Club and the Museum.  Funding has been provided by these organisations, the
Canada Millennium Partnership Programme, Markham 2000, and numerous other
sponsors.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Museum Curator,  the Archival Project Manager
will work on all three phases of the project, including collecting 20th
century images of Markham, collecting present-day images of Markham, and
re-organisation and digitisation of the Museum's current photo collection.
The Archives Project Manager will be responsible for solicitation of
photographers, organisation of the photographic collection, final photo
selection, cataloguing and storage using appropriate archival techniques.
Reliable transportation and a valid drivers license are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have a degree or certificate in History,
Information Science, Museum Studies or a related field.  Demonstrated
ability to work well with the public, project a professional and
enthusiastic manner, and address public meetings is essential.  The
individual must also have strong organizational skills and experience
working with  photographic collections and their care, as well as experience
with digital collections.

SALARY

$18 per hour

PLEASE APPLY ON OR BEFORE  FEBRUARY 4TH, 2000 TO:
Catherine Molloy, Curator
Markham Museum & Historic Village
Markham, Ontario, L3P 3J3
Phone:  (905) 294-4576   Fax:  (905)294-4590   e-mail:
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