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JOB POSTING:  THEATRICAL INTERPRETERS
Waterfront Productions Program 2010
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, Shipbuilders' Plaza, around the community and at the historic Pacific Great Eastern Railway Station, located in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver, during the summer of 2010.  This season will build upon other successful initiatives relating to costumed theatrical interpretation.

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 mountaineers to North Vancouverites and visitors.  Primary activities include costumed interpretation of the sites, historic characters and the presentation of interpretation programs to children.

Specific Duties:
*         to present and promote costumed interpretation (Waterfront Productions) from and around the historic PGE Railway Station and newly opened Shipbuilders' Plaza;
*         to assist with the children's programs Ship Shape and Mountain Adventures;
*         to research and organize the production of necessary historical costumes or "props";
*         to promote the programs;
*         to establish working relationships with community partners;
*         to compile a reference binder of the summer's activities for use by future theatrical interpreters;
*         to assist with maintaining the historic PGE Station;
*         to compile a resource binder of media releases related to this program; and
*         to write costumed interpretation for schools and teachers' promotions.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
*         fluent in English; able to understand and interact with the public, with some knowledge of French;
*         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:  June 8th to August 29th, 2010
Work Week:  35 hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), including weekends and statutory holidays.
Wages:   $17.15 per hour. Vacation pay will be paid at end of contract.
Deadline:  May 21, 2010

This position is funded, in part, via the Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions program of the Dept of Canadian Heritage, administered by the Canadian Museums Association.  Candidates must be registered on the Young Canada Works website and meet all eligibility criteria to be considered for this position.  PLEASE CONFIRM IN YOUR APPLICATION THAT YOU HAVE READ AND MEET THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Visit www.youngcanadaworks.ca<http://www.youngcanadaworks.ca/> for particulars.(Note: candidates must be 16 to 30 yrs of age; registered with YCW; and have been a full-time student and intend to return to full-time studies in the fall.

Please apply in writing to Jan Manaton, Administrative Services Manager, North Vancouver Museum and Archives by email at nvmac at dnv.org<mailto:nvmac at 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 COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.


Shirley Sutherland
Assistant Director
North Vancouver Museum & Archives
c/o Community History Centre
3203 Institute Road
North Vancouver, BC  Canada  V7K 3E5
Phone: (604) 990.3700 ex. 8003

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