[BCMA] Job Posting: Interpretive Guide

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Interpretive Guide

qathet Museum & Archives

Interpretive Guide

The Interpretive Guide will work with the public, assisting with the
development and delivery of museum programs throughout the summer months.
They will orient visitors to the qathet Museum and Archives and lead
historical walking tours in a fun, engaging and educational manner. They
will also assist in the delivery of "Hands-On History" summer camps and our
new "Museum in the Park" program. Moreover, the Interpretive Guide will
create an educational pop-up museum kit for use at community events.

Employment term: June 28th, 2022 - August 27th, 2022; 30 hours per week,
Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Description of Duties:

*	Orient visitors to the qathet Museum and Archives
*	Assist with opening and closing of the Museum
*	Maintain visitation records
*	Lead historical walking tours
*	Assist in public program development and delivery
*	Curate social media content relating to programs
*	Light cleaning and sanitizing duties

Qualifications:

*	Ideal candidates have taken courses in relevant disciplines (i.e.
History, Museum Studies, Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology,
Tourism, and/or Education)
*	Possess excellent communication and organizational skills
*	Experience developing and/or delivering educational programs for
child and/or adult audiences is considered an asset
*	A keen interest in local history
*	Comfortable using computers
*	Clear Criminal Background and Vulnerable Sector Checks
*	Some spoken knowledge of French or other language would be an asset
*	Valid First Aid Certification is considered an asset

To be eligible, applicants are required to meet the eligibility criteria set
forth by the grant program (Canada Summer Jobs - CSJ)

*	Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
*	Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee
protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection
Act for the duration of the employment
*	Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and
be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial
or territorial legislation and regulations

The qathet Museum and Archives is an equal opportunity employer. Please
apply with a cover letter and resume by email to: info at powellrivermuseum.ca.
Include "Attn: Executive Director - Interpretive Guide" in the subject of
your email. Applications must be received by Tuesday May 24th, 2022.

 

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

qathet Museum and Archives

4790 Marine Avenue

PO Box 42

Powell River, B.C. V8A 4Z5

Tel: 604-485-2222

info at powellrivermuseum.ca

 

 

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