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JOB POSTING:  THEATRICAL INTERPRETERS
Waterfront Productions Program 2011
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, and around the North Vancouver community during the summer of 2011.  This season will build upon previous successful initiatives using costumed interpretation to bring historic characters to life.

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 for children.

Specific Duties:
*         to present and write costumed interpretation (Waterfront Productions) from and around the historic  North Vancouver waterfront, the newly-opened Shipbuilders' Plaza, and Lynn Canyon Park;
*         to assist with the children's programs Waterfront Capers for Kids and The Forest and the City;
*         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; and
*         to compile a resource binder of media releases related to this program.

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;
*         basic computer skills (keyboarding, MS Office and internet);
*         valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence; and
*         strong organizational abilities and communication skills.

Work Sites:  209 West 4th Street (Presentation House), The Pier (at the foot of Lonsdale Avenue), the Community History Centre (3203 Institute Road), all in North Vancouver.
Term of Employment:  June 14 to September 4, 2011
Work Week:  35 hours (9:00am to 5:00pm), including weekends and statutory holidays.  Work days will vary.
Wages:   $17.83 per hour. Vacation pay will be paid at end of contract.
Application Deadline:  May 19, 2011

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 . Your application will not be reviewed unless this is confirmed.
Visit www.youngcanadaworks.ca<http://www.youngcanadaworks.ca/> for particulars.

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
North Vancouver Museum & Archives
Tel: (604) 990.3700 ex 8003
Email: sutherlands at dnv.org

2011 Feature Exhibition  Entwined Histories: Gifts from the Maisie Hurley Collection

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