[Bcma-l] SUMMER LEADER POSITIONS at the Richmond Museum

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

180 Minoru Park Plaza, 7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, B.C.   V6Y 1R9    
Telephone: (604) 247-8300 Facsimile: (604) 247-8301

SUMMER LEADER POSITIONS!

 

RICHMOND MUSEUM

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR TWO SENIOR LEADERS

for our INTERPRETIVE PROGRAM: Summer 2007

 

Interested in education, local history or museum studies, and working 
with children and the general public? You may wish to consider a 
position as a Senior Leader for Summer Programs at the Richmond Museum.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

·        Background in museum studies or education required

·        Work or volunteer experience with children & the general public

·        Good leadership and public speaking skills

·        Good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

·        Ability to take direction and work independently

·        Class 5 drivers license and the use of a vehicle (class 4 
license an asset)

·        MUST BE a current full-time university or college student 
(Winter 2007) returning to full-time studies (Fall 2007)

·        Interested in planning and delivering summer programs, 
including some skill with basic hands-on activities; arts and crafts

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Plan, deliver and evaluate summer programs, tours and outreach 
events

·        Recruit and train summer volunteers for programs and outreach 
events

·        Promote summer programs and assist with general public relationsa

·        Provide operational support for the Museum

·        Assist with some curatorial work and staffing of the museum

 

WAGES*        Senior Leader:                       $12.95 per hour 
(approx)         35 hours per week

PERIOD*       May to late August (approximately 12 to 14 weeks)

*Wage and period of employment dependent upon funding approval.  Must be 
a returning full-time student eligible for employment.

 

·        the successful applicant must successfully pass a criminal 
records check in order to work in the museum with children

·        a flexible schedule with some weekend and evening work required

 

Closing date for applications:                        April 23, 2007

 

Apply by email with cover letter and resume: Attn: Peter Harris, 
Cultural Programmer pharris@richmond.ca <mailto:pharris@richmond.ca>, or 
by mail to the above address. No phone inquiries please.