Research Assistant - Cidihca - Focas

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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Base: $30.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Full-time master of information student at mcgill university
Authorized to work legally in canada
Strong french language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)
The Research Assistant will process, index, and digitize archival records related to the Centre d'Art/Musée d'Art Haitien and other fonds held at CIDIHCA

Job Summary

  • The Research Assistant will process, index, and digitize archival records related to the Centre d'Art/Musée d'Art Haitien and other fonds held at CIDIHCA.
  • This paid internship offers valuable professional experience in archival functions including research, arrangement, description, and digital preservation.
  • Candidates must be a full-time second-year Master of Information student at McGill University with strong French language skills.

Matching Summary

The Research Assistant will process, index, and digitize archival records related to the Centre d'Art/Musée d'Art Haitien and other fonds held at CIDIHCA.

Salary

Base: $30.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full-time Master of Information student at McGill University
  • Authorized to work legally in Canada
  • Strong French language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)
  • Experience with archival cataloging and digitization
  • Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in Haitian, Caribbean, and Black Canadian history
  • Familiarity with marginalized community archival practices
  • Experience working in under-resourced non-profit environments
  • Curiosity and resourcefulness in non-traditional settings

Key Requirements

  • Must be a Full-time 2nd year Master of Information (MISt) at McGill University
  • Must be authorized to legally work in Canada on and off campus
  • Good understanding of French language required

Work Rights

Must be authorized to legally work in Canada

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