[Bcma-l] Theatrical Interpreter Job Posting

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JOB POSTING:  THEATRICAL INTERPRETERS
Waterfront Productions Program 2008

North Vancouver Museum & Archives Commission
2 Temporary Full-Time Positions: Theatrical Interpreters

The North Vancouver Museum and Archives Commission will present tours led by costumed interpreters at the Burrard Dry Dock Pier, North Vancouver Museum Galleries and the historic Pacific Great Eastern Railway Station, located in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver, during the summer of 2008.  This year will build upon other successful initiatives related to costumed theatrical interpretation in North Vancouver.

Each Theatrical Interpreter will be responsible for researching, writing, presenting and promoting the history of the old shipyard (Burrard Dry Dock), the modern port, and early North Vancouverites in an engaging and entertaining manner.  Primary activities include costumed interpretation of the history of the sites (Waterfront Productions) and historic individuals (Notable Characters), and participating in the presentation of a children's program, Tenting Tales!

Specific Duties:
*       to present and promote walking tours (Waterfront Productions) from and around the historic PGE Railway Station and restored Burrard Dry Dock Pier;
*       to research, develop and present theatrical storytelling related to the history of the shipyard, Vancouver's harbour, and the North Vancouver community (Notable Characters);
*       to interview those who have played a role in North Vancouver's shipyard and mountaineering histories;
*       to assist with the theatrical portion of the children's program, Tenting Tales!;
*       to research and organize the production of necessary historical costumes or "props";
*       to develop a roster of community venues for the presentation of Notable Characters;
*       to compile a reference binder of the summer's activities for use by future theatrical interpreters;
*       to assist with maintaining the historic PGE Station; and
*       to compile a resource binder of media releases related to this program.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
*       experience presenting and performing before live audiences;
*       experience researching, writing and organizing presentations;
*       demonstrated interest in history;
*       demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service;
*       outgoing personality and high energy, creativity;
*       valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence; and
*       strong organizational abilities and communication skills.

Work Sites:  209 West 4th Street (Presentation House), 107 Carrie Cates Court (PGE Railway Station), The Pier (at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue), and the Community History Centre, 3203 Institute Road, all in North Vancouver.
Term of Employment:  May 14th to August 24th, 2008.
Work Week:  35 hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), including weekends and statutory holidays.
Wages:   $18.26 per hour, plus a limited range of benefits after qualifying periods.
Deadline:  May 5th, 2008

This position is funded, in part, via the Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions program of the Department of Canadian Heritage, administered by the Canadian Museums Association.
Candidates must meet all eligibility criteria to be considered for this position.
Visit www.youngcanadaworks.ca for particulars.

Please apply in writing to Jan Manaton, Administrative Services Manager, North Vancouver Museum and Archives: by email at  nvmac@dnv.org, by mail to 3203 Institute Road, North Vancouver, B.C. V7K 3E5 or by fax to 604-987-5688.   We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. THE NORTH VANCOUVER MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES COMMISSIONIS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.