[Bcma-l] Job Opportunites - Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

To Whom It May Concern:

Attached is the job description of Visitor Services Staff we are 
currently recruiting for our busy Spring/Summer season at Dr. Sun 
Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (with possibility for extension). We’d 
very much appreciate it if you can post it for us.

Thank you very much!

Cheers,

Donna

Donna Chen

Visitor Services Supervisor/Volunteer Coordinator

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens

578 Carrall Street

Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2

604 662-3207 ext 200

www.vancouverchinesegarden.com

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Come Join the Visitor Experience Team
At Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

We are seeking dynamic individuals who will play a key role in enhancing 
the experience of visitors at the Garden by developing and delivering 
interpretive tours and providing above average customer service at the 
admissions desk. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience 
working with the public in a tourism-related attraction, a proven 
ability to communicate with visitors in a fun and engaging manner and 
the flexibility and initiative required to jump in and assist the team 
where needed!

These are full time and part time summer positions within the Visitor 
Experience area of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, 
reporting to the Operations Manager. You will have a 
non-standard/flexible work schedule which includes weekend, holidays and 
evening work required. Ideal candidates will be available to continue on 
in a part time capacity after the summer.

Duties:
· Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of cashiering and 
ticketing services
· Open and/or close the facility, which includes cash count, bank 
deposit, balancing or reconciliation of daily records, setting/disarming 
security system, etc
· Deliver interpretive tours to an international audience
· Assists with set-up, dismantling, and clean up of special events
· Performs general on-site maintenance and housekeeping duties
· Answers general enquiries regarding all aspects of the Garden’s 
activities and events
· Maintains a professional and co-operative relationship with guests, 
staff, and volunteers
· Other duties as required

Qualifications:
· Experience working with the public in a museum/cultural centre 
environment
· Must have excellent communication skills (fluent in English); a second 
language is an asset
· Experience handling cash and credit payments
· Team player with strong interpersonal skills
· Ability to deal effectively with emergency situations
· Basic computer knowledge (Excel, Word, Outlook)
· Ability to represent the Garden with a high degree of professionalism 
and enthusiasm
· Team player, energetic, and dependable.
· Must be presentable and well-groomed.
· Interest and/or knowledge of Chinese culture and history.
· Candidates must be eligible under the HRDC Student Summer Works 
program: applicants must be between the ages of 15-30, a Canadian 
citizen, and returning to school F/T the following term

Wage: $8.25/hr plus 4% vacation pay. Deadline for application April 30 2007

Please apply with a resume and cover letter to the attention of 
Constance Barnes, by fax to (604) 682-4008, email to 
operations@vancouverchinesegarden.com 
<mailto:operations@vancouverchinesegarden.com>, or delivery to 578 
Carrall St. Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2.

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants however only those 
selected will be contacted.