Research Assistant - Cidihca - Focas

Centre international de documentation et d’information haïtienne, caribéenne, et afro-canadienne (CIDIHCA)

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
$30ph
On-site
Researching organization's collections
Sorting, indexing, and classifying documents
Cataloging collections in a database
The selected candidate will assist in researching, processing, cataloging, and digitizing a variety of fonds and materials held at the CIDIHCA, focusing on specific archival projects

Job Summary

  • The selected candidate will assist in researching, processing, cataloging, and digitizing a variety of fonds and materials held at the CIDIHCA, focusing on specific archival projects.
  • This internship offers valuable professional experience in archival functions such as arrangement and description, digitization, and working autonomously, while developing cultural competency skills.
  • The role involves working approximately 8 hours per week for both Fall and Winter semesters, with a total of 198 hours spent in the archives, plus participation in a reading and workshop series.

Matching Summary

The selected candidate will assist in researching, processing, cataloging, and digitizing a variety of fonds and materials held at the CIDIHCA, focusing on specific archival projects.

Salary

$30/hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Researching organization's collections
  • Sorting, indexing, and classifying documents
  • Cataloging collections in a database
  • Digitization training and execution
  • Interest in Haitian, Caribbean, Black Canadian history

Nice-to-have

  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Curiosity and resourcefulness
  • Familiarity with community archival practices

Key Requirements

  • Full-time, 2nd year Master of Information (MISt) at McGill University
  • Authorized to legally work in Canada
  • Good understanding of French language (reading, writing, speaking)

Work Rights

Authorized to legally work in Canada

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