Interpretive Centre Guide
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Interpretive Centre Guide
- Organization name:
- Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens Society
- Job location:
- Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-06-03 to 2018-08-25 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $11.00
The Interpretive Centre Guide will provide visitor services centred in the Gardens Interpretive Centre, adding to the visitor experience in the Historic Gardens. As well as answering questions and providing information, the student will conduct visitor surveys to help inform our future planning. The student will also assist staff and volunteers in further research on the various uses of these lands over the centuries, with a goal of improving the authenticity of the heritage experience at the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens. One of the key areas of study currently is the use of these lands as an encampment area by the Mi’kmaq as they travelled the Allain’s River.
Qualifications:
• The candidate should have an interest in heritage and tourism, and in gardening/horticulture.
• The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, be trustworthy, be a team player and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• The candidate must be comfortable working with various technology including computers and cash registers.
• The Historic Gardens always encourage the participation of targeted job equity groups in our programmes and employment opportunities.
• The candidate must be fluent in English and be able to converse well in French. Other languages are an asset.
• Applications should be sent to the following address:
Historic Gardens, Box 278, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0
Fax: (902) 532-7445 Email: admin@historicgardens.com
• Deadline for applications: May 21
Characteristics of City/Region:
• Visit www.annapolisroyal.com for further information on the Town and area, and www.historicgardens.com for more information on the Historic Gardens.
• Annapolis Royal is a thriving small town which has received international recognition in areas of heritage management, environmental stewardship and community involvement. With heritage buildings dating back to 1708, and a rich history spanning more than four centuries of European settlement and thousands of years of Mi’kmaw presence, Annapolis Royal is indeed a very special place.
• The Historic Gardens have received many awards and accolades as a world class attraction. In 2012 the Gardens were chosen as one of the “Top 5 Gardens in North America Worth Travelling For” and have annually been awarded TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence. In 2015 the Historic Gardens were named “Canada’s Garden of the Year” by the Canadian Garden Council and in 2017 selected as a “Canada 150 Garden Experience”. The Gardens have been an integral part of the Town's success in awards, and continue to be highly rated in travel, horticultural and other publications.
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