Now Hiring: Content Archivist Position

Job Title: Content Archivist
Reports to: Director of Operations / Executive Director
Position Type: 30 hours/week
Position Dates: January 15th, 2023 to March 29th, 2024
Hourly: $18

Under the Spire (UTS) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Content Archivist to join our team. As a Content Archivist, you will play a crucial role in preserving and organizing the rich history of our internationally recognized concert series hosted in Historic St. Mary’s, an original Critchlow-Harris building, overlooking Malpeque Bay. 

This is a position of 30 hours a week. The work schedule is flexible and will allow for a 50/50 hybrid work environment with options to work from Festival offices or from home, as decided in collaboration with the individual and the Executive Director.

Responsibilities: 

• Digital Asset Management: Organize the organization’s digital content, including photos, videos, audio recordings, and promotional materials;
• Archival Preservation: Develop and implement strategies for the long-term preservation of physical and digital content;
• Documentation: Create detailed and accurate documentation of each festival season, including artist profiles, event highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the communications coordinator to provide historical content for promotional materials, social media, and website updates.
• Research and Cataloging: Conduct research on the artists, performances, and significant moments from past festival seasons. Catalog and organize the information for easy retrieval.
• Website & Social Media updates: working with the communication coordinator updates & posts through our social media & website

You are:

• A fast learner, and comfortable working independently or with others;
• Familiar with google drive, slack, dropbox, and/ or other shared document platforms;
• Strong with Social Media, and have an interest in learning more about communications;
• Friendly, professional, and comfortable working with the public;

Eligibility:

This position is funded in part by CreativePEI and the Digital Skills For Youth Program, so eligibility is subject to the following terms: 

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age inclusive at the start of the internship
• Have completed a program at a recognized post-secondary institution 
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada 
• Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status 
• Not be in receipt of Employment Insurance during the internship 

How to apply:

Send a cover letter and CV to the Director of Operations at melissa@underthespire.ca

UTS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of equity and diversity in employment. We encourage Indigenous people, Black and POC, persons living with a disability, sexual and gender minorities, women, and members of all minority groups to apply and to self-identify. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

Learn more about Under the Spire.