Museum Interpreter – School Program/Scandinavian Trail Tour Coordinator
- Program stream:
- Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
- Job title:
- Museum Interpreter – School Program/Scandinavian Trail Tour Coordinator
- Organization name:
- Danish Canadian Museum
- Job location:
- Red Deer County, Alberta
- Length of assignment:
- 2018-05-14 to 2018-08-06 (12 weeks)
- Hourly wage:
- $14.50
We are looking for a student who possesses strong leadership skills, communication skills (written and verbal), has sound organizational skills and can work independently, has a desire to work with individuals of all ages and abilities, has an outgoing personality, is flexible and can work in a team environment, is interested in experiencing a different culture and learning basic Danish language skills.
The DCNM is located in a rural setting, 70 kilometers south west of Red Deer in central Alberta. The area has become a major tourist destination with numerous summer villages throughout the area. The landscape is picturesque with rolling hills, farmland and a view of the Rocky Mountains.
The DCNM is truly a Danish experience. The Museum site, situated on 14 acres of land, hosts traditional Danish gardens, walking trails, a man made lake, a small Danish Church, the Freydis Joanna – an authentic Viking Ship, the Thomsen Cabin and CPR House and an enchanting ‘Children’s Garden of Imagination”, featuring Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The original ‘Verbena Dormitory’ (circa. 1930s) a two-story structure, provides space for the DCNM library, immigrant history/genealogical centre, 3 additional exhibit rooms, Gift Shop and Saga Cafe. Throughout the season the DCNM hosts several Danish cultural festivals: St. Hans Fest, Aebleskiver Days, Viking Days and Julestue.
For more information on the position and/or The Danish Canadian Museum, please call 1-403-728-0019 Direct or 1-888-443-4114 Toll Free or visit www.stepintothesaga.com
Please submit applications to: curator@danishcanadians.com
Back to search