Curatorial Assistant - Collection Project, Niagara Falls

Enhance your career as a Curatorial Assistant with the City of Niagara Falls, focusing on the Collection Optimization Project at the Niagara Falls History Museum. This full-time contract role emphasizes collaboration and collections handling.

The City is offering a one-year contract for a Curatorial Assistant, effective May 2026. Responsibilities include workspace setup, collection documentation, and assisting with deaccession packages. You'll work on researching provenance and participate in coordinating artefact relocations while ensuring the collection’s safety and compliance with protocols.

Key Responsibilities:• Set up workspaces for Collection Optimization • Explain project's purpose and process to stakeholders • Assist in documenting artefacts for deaccession • Manage collection records and assist with deaccession preparations • Ensure artefact safety and workspace cleanliness

Requirements:• College Diploma or University Degree in Museum Studies • Experience using collections databases and Microsoft software • Familiarity with museum collections handling • Strong organizational and time management skills • Valid G driver’s license

Leverage your skills and passion for history in this engaging role at the Niagara Falls History Museum. #J-18808-Ljbffr