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Museum Summer Student Employment Opportunities
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Duties
  • Undertaking front desk activities, including tours and sales.
  • Researching and updating archival files, including newspaper clippings, obituaries, etc.
  • Producing a publication based on a historical person or event pertaining to the Nicola Valley.
  • Producing a school kit for visiting classes.
  • Researching and creating a hands-on display/exhibit for use by visitors.
  • Working with the Nicola Valley Heritage Society to plan an event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Baillie House -- a local heritage home.
VISITOR SERVICES ASSISTANT
Duties
  • Greeting & speaking with visitors.
  • Delivering tours.
  • Orienting visitors to the museum and archives facilities and services.
  • Aiding and assisting archives visitors.
  • Producing promotional material.
  • Undertaking sales transactions, light housekeeping and other duties as required.
  • Working with The Nicola Valley Heritage Society and planning group tours.
  • Researching information requests from the public via email, telephone & mail.
Qualifications
  • Must be interested in history and preservation.
  • Have excellent computer skills and be willing to work with a publishing program.
  • Self motivated and be able to work with little supervision.
  • Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.
  • Good research skills with attention to detail.
  • Able and willing to learn quickly.
  • Enjoy working with the public.
Contact the Museum/Archives for details.
Telephone/Fax: (250) 378-4145 - E-Mail:


Heritage Week Open House a Success!
February 20, 2008.
Laird-Graham-180w.jpg - 30737 Bytes The Nicola Valley Museum & Archives Heritage Week Open House was a resounding success. Approximately 140 people dropped by Wednesday evening to look over the progress that the volunteers have made since the 2007 Open House. The highlight of the evening is the newly-renovated First Nations / James Teit / Henry Castillou alcove.

While the First Nations display panels are still under construction, the three new display cases were a hit, particularly to those who discovered the drawers full of interesting artifacts.
Visit our Volunteers & Supporters page for a list of those who helped make the Open House a success.

Mayor David Laird (left) & TNRD Rep Herb Graham check out the new displays.
Photo courtesy of Mavis Polmans.


Murphy Shewchuk Wins the 2008 British Columbia Heritage Award!
February 14, 2008.
Murphy_Shewchuk-150w.jpg - 33118 Bytes Murphy Shewchuk has demonstrated great leadership within his community and has made numerous contributions to the stewardship and promotion of BC's history and heritage resources, particularly those near his home in the Nicola Valley.

Mr. Shewchuk was the first president of the Nicola Valley Museum and Archives Association when it was established in 1976 and has remained active in its leadership to this day, undertaking a myriad of activities over the years to ensure the effective development and management of this important community institution.

Visit the Heritage BC web site for more information on the award.


Nicola Valley Museum & Archives
PO Box 1262,  2201 Coldwater Ave.
Merritt, BC, V1K 1B8
Telephone/Fax: (250) 378-4145 - E-Mail:

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Note: Easter Closure!
The Nicola Valley Museum & Archives will be closed for Easter from March 21 to 24, re-opening on March 25, 2008.

Interested in Summer Student Employment? Click HERE for details.

The Nicola Valley Museum & Archives winter hours are 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday. Phone ahead if you are planning a visit or a special research trip to Merritt.

2008 Memberships are now due. Click HERE for the NVMAA Membership Application Form.

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