Interpreter - Heritage Museum

Position Summary:
Museum Interpreters share a living history experience with visitors through guided tours, including the history of the Knaut-Rhuland House Museum, the families that once occupied the home, the Town of Lunenburg.

**Salary**: $16.00 per hour + 4% vacation pay

Responsibilities include:

- Conduct tours of the museum, including interpreting a living history experience through the history of the Knaut-Rhuland House Museum, and the families who once occupied the home, and of the Town of Lunenburg
- Assist with in-person and telephone enquiries,
- Assist with programs and events.
- Maintain exhibits and complete light interior and exterior cleaning,
- Conduct sales in the onsite Lunenburg Heritage Society gift shop and local merchant wholesale order,
- Learn and demonstrate heritage skills and crafts, such as weaving, knitting, and spinning,
- Log visitor statistics,
- Assist with promotion of the museum through social media,
- Open and close the museum,
- Commit to a safe work environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Qualifications:

- communication skills,
- Interest in museum studies, history, education, heritage studies or an arts or culture related degree with an interest in public presentation and theatre,
- Ability to work independently, without constant supervision, and be self-motivated,
- Ability to work as an effective team member,
- Ability to work and interact with the public and supervising staff,
- Fluent in English. Knowledge of French or German considered an asset,
- First Aid Certification considered an asset,

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 14 weeks

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 33 per week

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person