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Duration of employment: Summer 2025, anticipated start date is Monday June 9
Rate of pay: $18.11/hour (full time 35 hrs/week)
Positions available: 3
Application deadline: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Note: This position is conditional upon funding through Young Canada Works and Canada Summer Jobs grants.
Project goals:
To deliver interpretive programs related to the history of Northern Vancouver Island.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Education Programmer, Heritage Interpreters are responsible for:
• Delivery of a varied schedule of interpretive programs: including leading summer day camps, puppet theatre
performances, storytelling, demonstrations and workshops of historical crafts, as well as guided tours of the galleries, outdoor exhibits, and the Haig-Brown Heritage Site.
• Research and development of new interpretive programs.
• Assisting with advertising and promotion of the programs.
• Maintenance of artifacts, equipment and records used in delivering the interpretive programs.
Professional Development:
The successful candidates will:
• Gain practical experience and training in the areas of: education and teaching in a museum setting, public
program development and coordination, as well as historical research.
• Expand their knowledge and understanding of First Nations history, early European settlement and the
industrial history of Northern Vancouver Island.
• Refine and develop their public speaking skills and presentation techniques.
• Receive training and experience in developing promotional materials.
• Work within a supportive and encouraging team environment with an enthusiastic and professional staff.
Students in Education, History, Anthropology, First Nations Studies, Geography, Museum Studies, Communications and Theatre will find relevant application of their academic training in this position.
Rate of pay: $18.11/hour (full time 35 hrs/week)
Positions available: 3
Application deadline: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Note: This position is conditional upon funding through Young Canada Works and Canada Summer Jobs grants.
Project goals:
To deliver interpretive programs related to the history of Northern Vancouver Island.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Education Programmer, Heritage Interpreters are responsible for:
• Delivery of a varied schedule of interpretive programs: including leading summer day camps, puppet theatre
performances, storytelling, demonstrations and workshops of historical crafts, as well as guided tours of the galleries, outdoor exhibits, and the Haig-Brown Heritage Site.
• Research and development of new interpretive programs.
• Assisting with advertising and promotion of the programs.
• Maintenance of artifacts, equipment and records used in delivering the interpretive programs.
Professional Development:
The successful candidates will:
• Gain practical experience and training in the areas of: education and teaching in a museum setting, public
program development and coordination, as well as historical research.
• Expand their knowledge and understanding of First Nations history, early European settlement and the
industrial history of Northern Vancouver Island.
• Refine and develop their public speaking skills and presentation techniques.
• Receive training and experience in developing promotional materials.
• Work within a supportive and encouraging team environment with an enthusiastic and professional staff.
Students in Education, History, Anthropology, First Nations Studies, Geography, Museum Studies, Communications and Theatre will find relevant application of their academic training in this position.
Qualifications & Experience
• University students under the age of 30 who were registered as full-time students in the previous semester and
who intend to return to full time studies in the fall.
• An outgoing personality with good public speaking skills and an ability to work well with people of all ages.
• Familiarity and/or an interest in the human history of the North Vancouver Island region.
• Good writing, computer, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Canva software would be an asset, but not required.
• Theatre or teaching experience would be an asset.
• Familiarity with local Indigenous languages would be an asset.
who intend to return to full time studies in the fall.
• An outgoing personality with good public speaking skills and an ability to work well with people of all ages.
• Familiarity and/or an interest in the human history of the North Vancouver Island region.
• Good writing, computer, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Canva software would be an asset, but not required.
• Theatre or teaching experience would be an asset.
• Familiarity with local Indigenous languages would be an asset.