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historic site interpreter
4 weeks ago
Barkerville, Canada
Barkerville Heritage Trust
Full time
- Durée de l'emploi: Temporaire
- Langue de travail: Anglais
- Heures de travail: 35 hours per week
- Education:
- Expérience: Education
- No degree, certificate or diplomaWork setting
- Rural area
- Various locations
- Heritage/historical site
- Interpretive centre
- Museum
- Recreational or cultural centre
- TourismTasks
- Assist in the research, handling and storage of artifacts
- Assist with the planning and development of travelling exhibitions and special events
- Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information
- Protect and care for cultural artifacts and collections during exhibitions, while in transit and in storageTechnical experience
- Interpretation/guidingArea of specialization
- CulturalTransportation/travel information
- Public transportation is not availableWork conditions and physical capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walkingPersonal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Team playerScreening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?Experience
- 1 to less than 7 monthsInternship
- This position is a paid internship that encourages on-the-job training and skill development.Financial benefits
- As per collective agreementOther benefits
- On-site housing optionsSupport for youths
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youths
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youthsSupport for Indigenous people
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers