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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Coquitlam Heritage operates Mackin House and Fraser Mills Train Station. We offer a variety of programming throughout the year and provide
tours of the restored Edwardian-era historic house. We preserve, honour, and promote the diverse history of Coquitlam through tours, and events at our location and at various venues around Coquitlam.<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">The Programs & Festival Assistant will work front-of-house to greet visitors to the museum, Fraser Mills Train Station and our Caboose,
offer heritage house tours, and provide directions to tourism locations. This person will take a leading role at community events in which the society partakes, such as Canada Day at Town Centre Park and local festivals during the summer. The Assistant will
be asked to assist in the planning, implementation, setup and delivery of daily programs, special events, workshops, and activities.
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">The Programs & Festival Assistant is called upon to complete a variety of tasks, both at Mackin House and in the Coquitlam community, including:<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Conducting tours of Mackin House, Fraser Mills Train Station, our Caboose, Maillardville, and other areas of Coquitlam<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Caring for Mackin House, including light cleaning, gardening, and tidying the rooms and grounds<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Helping visitors with directions and tourism-related questions<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Working with children, adults, and seniors at events, festivals, and during workshops<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Preparing for and running events, workshops, festival tents, including crafts, baking, and setting up rooms<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Running local errands<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">General Requirements:<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Sound understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint and Outlook<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Demonstrates a genuine interest in community, heritage, history, and culture<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Displays a helpful, outgoing personality<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Works well in a team and individually<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Can focus on and complete tasks in a timely manner<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Can prioritize and manage time well<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Is curious, learns quickly, and is very comfortable researching and problem solving<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Is flexible and happy to lend a hand wherever it’s needed<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Can lift up to 20 lbs safely<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Driver’s licence and access to a car an asset<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Applicants must be fluent in English, but fluency in French or another language is an asset<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Must pass a criminal record check<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Is able to work Saturdays and some evenings
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<b><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;" class="ContentPasted0">Eligible participants must:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></b></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;" class="ContentPasted0">be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;" class="ContentPasted0">be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and,</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;" class="ContentPasted0">be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">This position is suitable for those considering a career in museum education, tourism, education, or history. Applicants should be working
towards a degree in Museum Studies, Education, Theatre, Broadcasting, History, Tourism, Communications, or a related field.<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Coquitlam Heritage is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from underrepresented groups, including new immigrant youth/refugees,
Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities and visible minorities.<o:p class="ContentPasted0"> </o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">This is a 30 hour a week position that will run for 11 weeks, working Tuesday to Saturday.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes" class="ContentPasted0">
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Compensation:</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Please send your cover letter and resume in PDF outlining how you meet the requirements to:
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0">Jennie Johnston<br class="ContentPasted0">
Programme Manager<br class="ContentPasted0">
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<a class="ContentPasted0"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language:EN-CA">jjohnston@coquitlamheritage.ca</span></a></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA" class="ContentPasted0"><br class="ContentPasted0">
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