Cultural and Natural History Interpreter

2 months ago


Winnipeg, Canada FortWhyte Alive Full time

**Position Type**:Seasonal - Summer

**Dates**: May 1 - Aug 18 2023 (with the possibility of extension)

**Hours of Work**: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm including some evenings and weekends

**Application Closing Date**: February 14, 2023

**Job Summary**:
**Principal Tasks**:
1. Program Delivery
- Shadow different interpreters to learn delivery techniques, styles and program content
- Interpret for school/youth and public groups
- Coordinate school programs, including assembling program supplies, preparing schedules, and assisting volunteer interpreters
- Participate in seasonal training programs for volunteer and staff interpreters
- Mentor volunteer interpreters
- Ensure care and maintenance of heritage exhibits including plains tipi encampment, buffalo pound, dog travois, buffalo boxes, pioneer sod house and artifacts.

2. Research and Writing
- Assist with special projects related to extending heritage products and services
- Revise year-round school programs
- Research and recommend artifacts and historic objects (including game reproductions) for interpretation and education
- Identify potential cultural groups to consult and partner with

3. Other duties as assigned

**Basic Hiring Criteria**:

- University/college student working towards a degree/diploma in history, education, science or tourism
- Proven experience working with children (a child abuse registry check and criminal records check are required before position begins)
- Knowledge of Manitoba social and natural history an asset
- Knowledge of Indigenous language and culture is an asset
- Certification in First Aid and CPR an asset
- Private transportation to FWA (no bus service available)

FortWhyte Alive is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors, stakeholders, and the community. FortWhyte Alive requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, in a manner that is approved by Health Canada, as a condition of employment. Accommodations will be made for those who are exempt from receiving the vaccine due to legitimate, established reasons in accordance with The Human Rights Code of Manitoba. In these cases, appropriate supporting documentation will be required.

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