Job title: Collections Intern

Length of assignment: 2026-05-12 – 2027-02-14

Hourly wage: $20.00

The Museum & Archives of Vernon (also known as the MAV) cares for over 23,000 objects and specimens within its extensive museum collection. The MAV also features rotating exhibits, acquires and preserves archival material, and runs programs and events to showcase and promote understanding of the rich history and culture of the North Okanagan region.

This is an especially exciting time for the MAV, as we are currently preparing for a relocation to a brand new, purpose-built cultural centre facility. This presents a unique opportunity for the Collections Intern candidate to contribute to the foundational stages of a collections move, and assist in planning and executing a large-scale collections review.

We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic individual to work as part of the MAV Collections Team, assisting with the inventory, research, review, management, rehousing, and general care of collections items. Other functions of the position will include assisting with research projects and exhibit development, processing incoming donations, supporting collections facility/move planning, and collaborating with other staff members across departments as opportunities arise.

Prospective candidates for the Collections Intern position are ideally graduates of post-secondary academic programs related to fields such as Museum Studies, History, Anthropology, Indigenous Studies, and Library and Archival Studies. While prior experience in a museum and archives setting is preferred, it is not a mandatory requirement as a willingness to learn and contribute to our healthy team atmosphere is considered more valuable to the MAV. Similarly, a cursory understanding of museum ethics and standards are an asset.

As this position is funded by the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage grant, any applicant must meet the following criteria:

• be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada;
• be legally entitled to work in Canada;
• be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• are a college or university graduate (certificate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).

The MAV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

If you are interested in applying for this position, and meet the Young Canada Works grant criteria, please submit applications directly through the Young Canada Works portal.