Archives Student (Student) (NU 21.26)

Norfolk County•Simcoe, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Archives Student with Norfolk County, you’ll support daily archival operations by assisting researchers, retrieving records, and digitizing historical materials. Your work will help preserve local history and improve public access to valuable information, directly supporting community knowledge and engagement. Big vision. Real opportunities. Unlimited potential. That’s Norfolk.

Requirements

College or University Student enrolled in a history, library science or other related programs with related work experience
Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with the public and assist with public research inquiries as required
Computer and general office skills; knowledge of MS Office.
Familiarity with archives/museum practices
Excellent time management, communication, and problem solving skills
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
At time of application must be enrolled in a post-secondary education institution or institution of higher learning.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of scanning equipment and Past Perfect an asset
Demonstrated research skills would be an asset
First Aid Certification would be an asset

Responsibilities

Support the Archivist in the day to day operations of the Norfolk County Archives, which includes assisting with customer service at the archives providing reference assistance and record retrieval services.
Assist with digitization of archival records, including photographic materials.
Assist with research inquiries from County staff and members of the public with support from the Archivist.
Clerical duties, such as compiling daily statistics, indexing records and processing archival materials.
Assist with the planning of an archival exhibition and other duties as required.