Round up of our CRF2 Summer Project Meetings.

 

CS Heritage Assistants: Amy,Nisha, Lyndsay,Mary,Sophie and Ruth

Over the summer our heritage assistants were brought back into the fold after the pandemic we were lucky enough to secure CRF 2 funds to be able to do this the sessions were all remote using Zoom and it was the first time that the assistants were able to see each other after around 18 months. The sessions began by focusing on business updates and Covid-19 briefing to reintroduce them to the team and the new directions CS are going in.

The following sessions were arranged and lasted around two hours each.

·        Challenges at sector entry

·         Supply of information and job applications

·         Networking and support networks

·         Conceptualising museum careers

·         Entry-level jobs and on-the-job training

·         Mentoring

·         Wellbeing

·         Fundraising training

·         Fundraising presentations

·         Next steps

The enthusiasm shown by the heritage assistants meant that there was spin off sessions from these where they met to plan their own project. This consisted of six meetings again over Zoom where they have come together to work on tasks towards an end project that is hoped to come to fruition soon.

This project has not only enabled us to provide short-term employment for our existing Heritage Assistants, but also to undertake essential redevelopment work to provide the most useful support to current and future staff and sector entrants within the wider museum and heritage workforce. The Heritage Assistants involved have gained skills and confidence throughout the process. The legacy of this project for the team and the future of the organisation is significant and will play a key part in moving the organisation forward post-Covid.

 

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