[Bcma-l] Job Opportunity - HR MacMillan Space Centre

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

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Greetings

Could you please forward this job opportunity to the BCMA list serve

Thanks

Lisa McIntosh

                                                                        
 
                                                                                                
*/ 1100 Chestnut Street     Vancouver         British Columbia 
           V6J 3J9
/ *

*JOB OPPORTUNITY *

*Position:                    *Presenter
*Department:              *Learning Services
*Reports To:               *Director of Learning
*Rate of Pay:               *Contract work on weekdays, weekends, and 
evenings, dependant on bookings  
*Posting Date:                        *Wednesday, July 18, 2007
*Closing Date:                        *Wednesday, August 1, 2007
*Nature of Position
*Learning is an important aspect of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre 
mandate.  Every day visitors of all ages are engaged in a sense of 
wonder about the universe, our planet and space exploration.  The H.R. 
MacMillan Space Centre is seeking a dynamic individual to present 
educational programs to school and public groups both at the facility 
and as outreach programs.
*Major Duties and Responsibilities
*Working with staff in Learning Services, the presenter is expected to 
act with initiative, work independently and as part of a team to carry 
out the services for the public and school presentations. Responsibility 
includes delivering routine programs, answering questions from the 
public, setting up program equipment, maintaining non-complex records 
associated with delivery venues, using technology, equipment and props 
to deliver programs, liaising with all front line staff and incidental 
cleaning duties.  Work performance is evaluated in terms of the quality 
of program delivery.
*Qualifications
*v   Excellent professional, organizational and communication skills 
with a passion for working with people
v   Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills and proven ability 
to communicate with children and adults in a fun and engaging manner
v   Excellent team work ethic with the flexibility and initiative 
required to jump in and assist where needed
v   Energetic and enthusiastic self starter, with a willingness to learn 
and to multitask
v   Background in astronomy, space science and sustainability education 
an asset
v   Experience working and managing groups of children in an education 
focused museum/science centre environment
v   Comfortable with technology and operating equipment
v   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships 
with a variety of internal and external contacts
v   Grade 12 and completion of one year of post-secondary education in 
astronomy, sciences, environmental education or a related subject plus 
some related experience working with children, or an equivalent 
combination of training and experience
v   Valid BC Drivers License an asset

Please submit application in writing not later than 5:00 pm Wednesday, 
*August 1, 2007* to:
*Director of Operations *

*BY MAIL:*                                            *BY FAX:* 
                    *BY EMAIL:
*HR MacMillan Space Centre              604-736-5665 
            rmarchand@spacecentre.ca
1100 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
*Regretfully, only those applicants selected for interviews will be 
contacted
*