[BCMA] Summer Interpreter, Programs - Fraser River Discovery Centre

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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 a Summer Interpreter – Programs.

 

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:

·         Engage visitors in discovery of the Fraser River through
interpretation of the centre’s exhibits, and using artifacts, archival
material and props from FRDC’s teaching collection.

·         Engage visitors in discovery of the Fraser River through
interactive activities, tours and special events held at the centre and as
outreach in the community.

·         Assist in the development of activities related to the
interpretation of the Fraser River

*	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 2011

·         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 (with
occasional evening hours) Wednesday to Sun or Friday to Tuesday


RATE:$10.25/ hr plus 4% in lieu of vacation

 

            APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 22, 2011    Duration; May 9 to
August 26 (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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