[BCMA] Job Posting - Fraser River Discovery Centre - PT Interpreters

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JOB POSTING

The Fraser River Discovery Centre, in New Westminster, BC, is a
newly-expanded interpretive centre that connects visitors to the River's
history, environments, industry, people and communities. The FRDC, operating
as a non-profit society, is a hands-on interpretive centre with the mission
to be recognized as a Centre of Excellence for stimulating passion,
education, and enlightenment about the Fraser River, taking a key leadership
role in enhancing the health and sustainability of the Fraser River. The
centre is looking for temporary Part-time interpreters.

 

Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director through the Education Coordinator,
Interpreters are responsible for the interpretation of the Fraser River to
FRDC visitors, including conducting tours, presenting educational programs
and assisting in special event preparation and execution. Interpreters are
also responsible for visitor reception including answering public inquiries,
registering program bookings and collecting fees, gift shop operations,
maintaining the safety and security of FRDC facility, contents, and visitors
and reporting building maintenance needs to the Operations Assistant.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

*         Responsible for interpretation of the Fraser River to FRDC
Visitors

*         Responsible for visitor reception and answering public inquiries
about FRDC hours of operation, location, exhibition and program information,
and related matters 

*         Responsible for maintaining the safety and security of FRDC
buildings, contents, and visitors,

*	Perform other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

*	Applicant must have been a full time student during the last
academic year and be returning to full time study in the fall 2010

*         Completion of high school degree, post secondary education
preferred. 

*	Interest in history, tourism, environmental science, and/or
education and working in a cultural setting;
*	Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and
written;
*	Proven customer service skills and enjoys working with the public;
*	Working knowledge of retail shop procedures 
*	Experience working with volunteers and in the non-profit sector is
also desirable;
*	Willingness and ability to work both independently and in a team
environment.
*	Language of work: English. Second language an asset 

 

HOURS:   Part-time, 30 hours per week, 9:30 – 4:00 Wednesday to Sun or
Friday to Tuesday
RATE:       $10.25/ hr plus 4% in lieu of vacation

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 16, 2010         Duration; May 10 to August 28
(16 weeks)

To apply, please fax or email résumé and cover letter in confidence to:
Catherine Ouellet-Martin, Executive Director 

Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC V3M
6Z6
Fax: (604) 521.9401                                  Email:
frdc.ed at fraserriverdiscovery.org

 

POSITION IS DEPENDENT ON GRANT FUNDING

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for
an interview will be contacted.




 

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Kathleen Bertrand | Exhibit and Communication Coordinator

Fraser River Discovery Centre

788 Quayside Drive 

New Westminster, BC V3M 6Z6 Canada

T 604.521.8401 ext. 104  |*F 604.521.9401

www.fraserriverdiscovery.org

 

 

To restore the river to health, we first have to comprehend it. – Alan
Haig-Brown The Fraser River

 

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