Museum Guide/Interpreter
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Museum Guide/Interpreter
- Organization name:
- Whiteley Museum
- Job location:
- St. Paul's River, Quebec
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-06-04 to 2018-08-06 (10 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $12.00
Museum Guide/Interpreter (1 position)
Posting Date: May 14, 2018 to May 28, 2018
Title: Museum Guide/Interpreter
Location : St. Paul’s River
Activities:
Review and update museum catalogue
Research and catalogue new acquisitions
Conduct knowledgeable guided tours of museum to visitors
Care for museum collection
Recruit seniors to participate in story telling session on local history for visitors/tourists
Organize and host story telling session with seniors
General Administration – handle telephone/email inquiries, book public tours, photocopy, prepare newsletter
Operate gift shop when required
Assist Fund-raiser/Researcher in his/her duties
Requirements:
Education and or experience will be given priority
Excellent communication skills (written, oral)
Strong knowledge of computers including Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher
Must be able to work on his/her initiative or with a team
Researching, organizational and planning skills
Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Must be eligible for the Young Canada Works Program
Salary: 40 hours per week at $ 11.25 per hour
Duration: June 04, 2018 to August 10, 2018 - (10 weeks)
Interested students must apply online at www.youngcanadaworks.ca before 5:00 pm on May 28, 2018. The selection committee will be the Board of Directors of the Association for the Development of Tourism (ADT). The successful candidate and will notified by June 01, 2018.
For additional information contact Eileen Schofield. President:
Tel: (418) 379-2053
E-mail: epnad@hotmail.com
Please ensure that you qualify for the Young Canada Works program before you apply for this position. Young Canada Works grants require that you apply for the position on-line.
www.youngcanadaworks.ca
This project is made possible through support from Young Canada Works
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