Educational Programs Assistant

Program stream:: Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Job title:: Educational Programs Assistant
Organization name:: Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre
Job location:: Rossland, British Columbia
Length of assignment:: 2018-05-15 to 2018-09-01 (15.57 weeks)
Hourly wage:: $13.00

The Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre’s mission is to preserve and dynamically present the heritage of Rossland and area. We do this with comprehensive indoor and outdoor displays on the industrial and social history of Rossland with a particular emphasis on the mining and skiing histories of the area. We are located directly on the “Mining in the Kootenays” historic site – on top of the historic Black Bear Mine. Additionally, we have an extensive community archives, a provincial visitor information centre, numerous educational programs in-house and through outreach activities, downtown heritage walking tours, and various special events throughout the summer.
Job Description:
The Education Programs Assistant works with other staff to organize 8 weeks of kids summer camps and is responsible for the daily opening, operating, and closing procedures associated with Museum operations and programs (prior to beginning of camps). This includes conducting interpretive tours that provide information on Rossland - the Golden City. The Museum Assistant also helps with the operation of the gift shop, admissions, concession, and Destination BC Visitor Centre, including sales, inventory, restocking, statistics, etc.
Interpretive tours, educational programming, and special events are regularly scheduled for people of all ages (i.e. youth, seniors, school groups, daycares, etc.), and all staff are involved in the creation, planning, and implementation of the programs.
Qualifications:
Please provide your resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet both the essential and desired qualifications.
Essential Qualifications:
The following is a list of essential qualifications necessary to this position:
-Excellent computer skills (incl. use of Microsoft Office, Dropbox, etc.)
-Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
-Public speaking experience
-Must have excellent organizational skills, planning experience, and a passion for education and history
-Customer service experience
Desired Qualifications:
The following desired qualifications may be considered an asset for this position:
-Creativity, enthusiasm, and a love of learning
-Post-secondary education in Museum Studies, History, Geology, Drama, Anthropology, Tourism, Marketing, or related fields. High school student applicants are accepted
-Experience working in or with the tourism and/or cultural sector
-Knowledge of Rossland’s history
-Minor labour and equipment maintenance experience
-Current First Aid certificate

For more information about this position, please contact Joelle Hodgins, Museum Director of the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre at (250) 362-7722

Please apply with your resume, cover letter, and references by e-mail only to: museumdirector@rosslandmuseum.ca.

Rossland, BC has a population of about 3500 people, but the surrounding Kootenay Boundary area has approximately 30,000. The town is very close to two USA border crossings and major US cities, which bring in a lot of tourists and economic benefit to the region. The cultural industry is particularly strong with numerous gallery and performance spaces and a very strong connection to its heritage.

For information on RMDC, visit www.rosslandmuseum.ca
For more information on Rossland, visit www.tourismrossland.com

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