Appleby College currently has a challenging opportunity for a:<\/p>\n
Collections Specialist \u2013 Paid Internship sponsored by Young Canada Works<\/strong><\/p>\n Full-time contract (August 10, 2026 \u2013 February 5, 2027)<\/p>\n 35 hours\/week, $25 hr<\/p>\n WELCOME TO APPLEBY<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Founded in 1911, Appleby College is internationally recognized as one of the world\u2019s leading independent schools. With 800 students from over 50 countries enrolled in Grades 7\u201312, every student at Appleby has an opportunity to pursue an education that excites and challenges them. An education that offers them the chance to discover and embrace their passions both inside and outside of the classroom. Our curriculum offers an exceptionally diverse education that combines rigorous academics with dynamic arts, athletics, community service, and boarding life programming.<\/p>\n Appleby\u2019s Mission is to educate and enable its students to become leaders of character, major contributors to, and valued representatives of their local, national, and international communities.<\/p>\n The Appleby College Archives was formed in 1974 to collect and preserve the documentary and cultural history of the school, making it accessible to staff, students, and alumni for research purposes.\u00a0 Over the years, many artifacts have been donated, and as such the Archives now cares for a special collection with items ranging from small furniture pieces, sports gear, cadet memorabilia, ceramic dishes and tea sets, various marketing items such as candy dishes, pins and rings to various classroom items such as laptops, school bell equipment, and items from science class.<\/p>\n ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP WITH YOUNG CANADA WORKS<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n This opportunity offers a museum-trained graduate practical experience and the chance to gain specialized knowledge while working with various artifacts in the school’s special collections. Over a 25-week, full-time onsite contract, the candidate will accession, research, catalog, and photograph 500 artifacts, as well as input descriptions into the database. Additionally, the intern will research, write, and develop an exhibit for a small display cabinet for Fall Homecoming.<\/p>\n This internship opportunity is sponsored by the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage program.\u00a0 Eligible applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Canada, be between 16 and 30 years of age and possess a graduate college or university degree. Candidates can register with Young Canada Works at https:\/\/young-canada-works.canada.ca\/Account\/Register .<\/a> THE ROLE<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Accession, research, catalogue and photograph 500 artifacts and enter RAD\/Nomenclature compliant descriptions into the AtoM database, including uploading photographs and recording physical location of all items as part of the description.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create an accession record for all artifacts and enter into the AtoM database.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create item level descriptions for all artifacts and enter into the AtoM database.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Physically apply accession numbers on to all artifacts, clean and properly house all artifacts.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Research the provenance\/history of all artifacts.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Research, write and create a small exhibit for Fall 2027 Homecoming<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Additional duties may include assisting with answering research inquiries as well as in-classroom visits.<\/p>\n WHAT YOU BRING\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Completion of college or university degree or post graduate certificate in Museum Studies;<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 As per Young Canada Works, applicants must be between age 16 and 30;<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Interest in history;<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strong computer skills;<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Previous experience working in a museum or archives setting is an asset;<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Familiarity with museum cataloguing procedures and Nomenclature.<\/p>\n WHAT WE OFFER<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Paid internship at $25.00 per hour<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Welcoming, inclusive environment<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Located on a 60-acre campus on the shores of Lake Ontario<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Active engagement in community involvement<\/p>\n INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n If you or someone you know wants to join the Appleby team, please apply on the YCW portal by Monday, June 1, 2026.\u00a0 Your application matters to us and we will review it carefully. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.<\/p>\n Please Apply on the YCW portal : Young Canada Works – Canada.ca<\/a><\/p>\n As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.<\/p>\n
\nNote: Priority will be given to graduates that have not previously participated in YCW internship programs and that are unemployed or underemployed.
\nDetails: https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/canadian-heritage\/services\/funding\/young-canada-works\/students-graduates\/careers-heritage-graduates.html<\/a><\/p>\n