Heritage Programs Leader

1 week ago


Pender Island, Canada Pender Islands Community Hall Full time

**Heritage Programs Leader - 2025 Filled**:
This position is dependent on funding from Young Canada Works, as such it is only available to: Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada; Legally entitled to work in Canada; Between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment; Will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the Young Canada Works (YCW) work assignment; Have been a part-time or full-time high school, college, CEGEP, or university student and intend to return to full-time studies.

The Programs Leader plays a vital role in organizing and leading diverse activities, fostering community engagement, and contributing to the enhancement of our heritage focus.

**Key duties will include**:

- Assist in the organization and leadership of weekly food and market program.
- Develop & lead simple crafts and activities for all ages
- Supervise and support volunteers and Youth Leadership participants
- Assist with regular events & activities
- Promotion, advertising, marketing & public relations
- General office administration
- Additional duties as required to support the organization’s goals.

**Additional tasks,**as interested, could include any of the following:

- Develop and lead food, farm & heritage workshops or tours
- Lead a Youth Leadership Camp or Children’s Camp
- Contribute to the development of a farm and heritage skills workshop database.
- Enhance heritage and art displays to enrich visitor experience

**Preferred skills and knowledge**:

- Experience developing and leading food or skills related activities.
- Interest or knowledge in heritage, rural or farm life skills and culture.
- Strong communication (verbal and written), customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with local activities, resources and community groups
- Pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Management, Business, Tourism, Community Development
- Foodsafe certification (preferred)
- Current First Aid Training with CPR & AED (required)
- Current Criminal Records Check (required)

Onsite Fridays/ Saturday is preferred. July or August start is prefered.

**Wage**: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour DOE



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