Details:
Students in history, anthropology, First Nations studies, geography, education, museum studies, communications and theatre will find relevant application of their academic training in this position.
Note: This position is conditional upon funding. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
In order to apply candidates must be registered in the Young Canada Works Inventory at https://young-canada-works.canada.ca Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to beth.boyce@crmuseum.ca.
Application deadline is April 30, 2023
Under the direction of the Education Programmer, the Heritage Interpreter will be responsible for:
• Delivery of a varied schedule of interpretive programs: including leading summer day camps, demonstrations and workshops of historical tools and crafts, puppet theatre performances, storytelling, and guided tours of the galleries, outdoor exhibits, and grounds of 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.
Qualifications & Experience:
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 co-ordination, and historical research.
• Expand their knowledge and understanding of First Nations history, early European settlement and the industrial history of central and 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.
• 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 the Microsoft Office suite of software, and previous knowledge of, and comfort with, Canva, would be an asset, but not required.
• Theatre or teaching experience an asset.
• Familiarity with local Indigenous Languages is an asset.