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Natural & Human History Interpreters - Indigenous

4 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Full time

**Job Number**:49009**
- 3 temporary, summer opportunity from May to August_ 2024_

As a Natural History Interpreter at John Walter Museum, Muttart Conservatory and the John Janzen Nature Centre, you will inspire, motivate, and connect guests to Edmonton and the world around them.

**Your duties will include**:
**Interpreters will be responsible for the following tasks**:

- Facilitate and assist in developing a variety of educational programs including school and group programs, day camps, and birthday parties
- Deliver drop-in programs for the general public which consist of roving, or point interpretation, guided hikes/tours, large group presentations and theatrical presentations with costumes
- Provide excellent customer service to parents, teachers, group leaders, and the general public prior to and during programs
- Assist in the maintenance of artifacts, exhibits and program supplies as well as the care and handling of small animals involved with the programs
- Set up and take down program activities
- Independently research program elements and complete administrative tasks
- Work at the John Walter Museum, the Muttart Conservatory and John Janzen Nature Centre based on facility needs
- Conduct other related duties as required

**Qualifications**:

- Current registration in or completed post-secondary degree or diploma in Education, Biological or Environmental Sciences, Drama, History, Recreation and Leisure Studies or a related field considered as an asset
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
- Hire is dependent on Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
- Ability to work weekends, holidays and evenings as required
- Ability to attend staff training May 02 - 06, 2024

**Assets**:

- Demonstrated knowledge of local natural history and/or human history
- Some experience developing and delivering educational content such as leading activities or games with the general public, tour groups, and children
- Highly developed verbal communication skills, including the ability to adapt presentations to diverse audiences
- Experience working in a natural history park, zoo, botanical garden, museum or other interpretive facility

**Skills Required for Success**
- Oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to participate in nature walks and games with children
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- A commitment to service excellence
- Commitment to a culture of inclusion and understanding
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments
- Alignment to our Leadership Competencies

**Conditions of Employment**
- Working indoors and outdoors

**Hours of Work**:40** **hours per week; shifts varying from Sunday through Saturday. Ability to work holidays, weekends and evenings as required.

**Salary Range**:$18.067 - $22.361 (Hourly)

**Recruitment Consultant**:AY/JR

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework.

**Classification Title**: Recreation Technician I - 8hrs

**Posting Date**: Mar 7, 2024

**Closing Date**: Mar 21, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

**Number of Openings (up to)**: 3 - Student Position Full-time

**Union**: CSU 52

**Department**: Community Recreation and Culture

**Work Location(s)**: John Janzen Nature Centre, 7000 - 143 St Edmonton T5J 2R7

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