Historical Interpreter

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**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 20499

Historical Interpreter - Battlefield House
Planning & Economic Development
Tourism & Culture
Battlefield House

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 2 Part-Time Regular

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of WORK: Up to 24 hours
- GRADE: E
- SALARY/HOUR: $27.085 - $29.440 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Regular

Job Description ID #: 4022

As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reports to the Curatorial Assistant, In accordance with Museum Standards, provides visitor orientation and interpretation. Researches, plans and co-ordinates programs and special events; performs clerical and security functions.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Receive visitors, give tours and provide historical interpretation of the site.

Sell tickets and merchandise, balance cash and maintain associated records.

Responsible for all aspects of tours, programs and special events, such as demonstrations, timing, group control, visitor and artifact safety, planning, promotion and implementation.

Receive and answer visitor inquiries.

Represent the Museum at off-site functions.

Research information relating to Battlefield House Museum & Park in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries.

Assist with the planning and development of tours, programs and special events on and off site, including those for schools, special interest groups and those with disabilities.

Prepare flyers and program material.

Assist with collections management such as artifact registration, records and inventory.

Maintain security for irreplaceable building and artifacts.

Operate audio visual equipment.

Wear period clothing and demonstrate early 19th century domestic and military skills.

Assist with the evaluation of programs and special events.

Assist with the setting up and dismantling of displays, programs and special events.

Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Previous and recent historical interpretation or heritage experience related to duties listed above normally acquired through a combination of education and relevant work experience in museum studies, museum management, travel and tourism, education (adult and child), history, social sciences.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Experience in a computerized environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows 10 (Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook).
- Demonstrated ability to provide visitor orientation and interpretation, research pertinent facts and assist in the development, planning and co-ordination of special events and programs.
- Experience with artefact handling an asset.
- Due to operational requirements, the incumbent must be available to work days, evenings and weekends.

**NOTE 1**:
As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a Criminal Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector Screening), at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this position.

**NOTE**:
This position may be required to work nights and weekends, as well as staggered work hours to meet operational needs **THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.**

Disclaimer:
**Terms**:
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