The Barrie Sports Hall of Fame is a 40-year not-for-profit Charitable Organization, with objectives to:
- To provide a public amenity by establishing and maintaining a sports hall of fame to collect, preserve, and exhibit those objects which are determined to be significant to the sports history in the Barrie Community for the public.
- To educate and disseminate information obtained in researching the history and heritage of sport in the Barrie area to the general public.
We are currently looking for a summer college/university student to fill the position of “Curator/Research Assistant”.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Create an electronic storage filing system – past and current info
- Work with Simcoe County Archives to archive information from 2003 to 2024
- Create/maintain current inventory of Sports Hall archives/memorabilia – update as required ( existing Agreement with City)
- Create a form to document archives/memorabilia on loan ( legal /insurance implications)
- Communicate and promote our exhibits and other Hall information through press releases, website, social media
- Research, arrange, and create 2 exhibits to be displayed at the satellite facilities for 6-month term
- Create a list of “ Exhibit Themes” to update exhibits on a 6-month cycle
- Occasional involvement/support with on-going Hall programs/events/meetings
Job Environment:
- 90% of the position can be completed remotely at the candidate’s choice of location
- The sports hall is located at 190 Bayview Dr, Barrie, Ontario, in the Allandale Recreation Centre- 2500 Sf
- Recently opened 2 satellite facilities at East Bayfield Community Centre & Peggy Hill Team Community Centre
- The candidate will be required to access these locations on an as-needed basis
- Weekly meetings at a designated site in Barrie
- Daily updates via text, email, and phone
- Occasional travel throughout our city and County, tracking info and artifacts/archives
Job Term:
- start May 26/25 proposed – end August
- 9 weeks x 30 hours per week
- Flex hours (days/nights/weekly)
- $18/hr – paid bi-weekly
Other Requirements:
- Car preferred – allowance for mileage and insurance, $500 or $1/km reimbursement
- Computer/telephone allowance $500
- Supplies/printing, office supplies supplied by Hall
- Preferred Education – Post-secondary
- The candidate must qualify under Canada Summer Student guidelines
- Work independently with minimal supervision
Required Skills:
- Website – WordPress
- Social media – Instagram / Facebook
- Self-starter/initiative
- Strong organizational skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Sports knowledge is very important, with a preference given to local sports experts
If interested, please send your resume and cover letter explaining your interest in this position.
- By Email: barriesportshalloffame@gmail.com
- By Mail: Barrie Sports Hall of Fame, PO BOX 1364, Barrie, ON L4M 4V3
