Archival Intern - Grey Roots Museum & Archives (Temporary, Full-Time)

Grey Roots Museum & Archives is looking for a hard-working and dedicated recent-graduate aged 16-30 to assist us in preserving Grey County’s documentary heritage and making it accessible. Grey Roots is home to an Archives, Museum, as well as Moreston Heritage Village for local visitors and travellers.     This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications will be accepted until Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.   Position: Archival Intern  Wage: $24.74 Duration: Tuesday, September 8 to Thursday, December 24, 2026, 35 hours/week Location: Grey Roots Museum & Archives (102599 Grey Road 18, RR4, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N6)   Duties   Inventory, arrangement and description of archival holdings  Research and writing tasks  Work with images  Digitization and preservation Serving the public  Other duties as required     Job Requirements:   Good communication skills Good research skills  Creative  Detail-oriented Good computer skills  Good customer service skills    Ideal candidates have pursued studies in relevant disciplines (information management, archival or library studies), are punctual and possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with strong organization skills. The selected candidate will be responsible, able to follow directions well, and demonstrate an ability to work with minimal supervision. A keen interest in local history is also an asset. Necessary training and support will be provided. Overtime, evening and weekend hours may be required. To qualify for this position, candidates must have graduated from a college, CEGEP, or university.    We would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants. Only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.    The County of Grey is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization encourages applications from all candidates, including members of the Government of Canada’s employment equity groups (women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people and new Canadians). Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.   Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.   Based on the nature of the position, pre-employment screening may be required including but not limited to; Criminal Record Searches, Financial Credit Inquiries; Educational and Credential Verification; Driver’s Abstracts; Drug/Alcohol Testing; Pre-Medical Testing and Investigative Employment References.    This position has been made possible with funding support from Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage.