[BCMA] Job Opportunity

Fri May 6 09:14:21 PDT 2011

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Summer Career Placement 2011
Bulletin File #:  B025
Web Site: tol.ca

Job Title:              Recreation Worker III - Cultural Program
                              Instructor
Division:              Recreation, Culture, and Parks
Department:         Langley Centennial Museum
Hours of Work:          Non-standard Hours and/or Non-standard      Work Weeks
Hourly Wage:             $18.90 - $22.08 per hour plus 12% in lieu of                                         benefits
Placement Date:         Approximately June 27, 2011 to approximately
                                        September 2, 2011     depending on funding

Applications are currently being accepted from dynamic and committed individuals to fill a temporary full-time Summer Career Placement for a position as a Recreation Worker III - Cultural Program Instructor from approximately June 27 until approximately September 2, 2011.

1.   Duties and Responsibilities
As a student employee in the Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division of the Township of Langley, the incumbent will work on short-term projects and lead programs at the Langley Centennial Museum.

The Recreation Worker III - Cultural Program Instructor will perform the following:
·         Lead and implement cultural programs throughout the summer to children 6-12 years
·         Develop themes and activities for summer programs for use in 2012
·         Assist in the preparation of material for children's programs and special and outreach events
·         Observe and monitor Youth Volunteers on a variety of projects, including participation in parades, special events, and community outreach events
·         Assist the Arts and Culture Programmer in all aspects of public and special interest programming throughout the work term
·         Other duties as may reasonably be assigned

The Recreation Worker III -  Cultural Program Instructor will be under the direct supervision of the Arts and Culture Programmer who will train the student in programming practices for different age levels of children, inter-action with the general public, and customer service.  The student will also receive some general training in contemporary public museum practice.

This position will provide the student with an excellent opportunity to use and grow their communication and artistic skills.  By managing a group of children, through a variety of activities, the student will also have the opportunity to monitor and adapt activities for increased success.  In addition, as the student will be carrying out a number of tasks, they will hone their time management skills in order to complete their projects within previously determined and well-defined objectives.

2.   Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills required for this position include:
·         Completion of Grade 10, with an interest in Education, History, Fine Arts, Museum Studies, Recreation and Special Events Management; or other related field
·         Current Emergency First Aid and CPR certification
·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, staff, and general public
·         Computer skills, including experience using word processing and internet searches
·         Excellent interpersonal skills
·         Previous experience in a Museum environment would be an asset
·         Previous experience working with children aged 6 to 12 is required
·         Enjoyment of, and aptitude to, crafts and other hands-on activities
·         Can multitask and prioritize

3.   Position dependent on funding and the following eligibility criteria:
·         Must be a Canadian student, legally entitled to study and work in Canada, preferably returning to school, between the ages of 16 to 30, and willing to commit to a work assignment lasting 9 weeks
·         Ideally suited to a late secondary / early post-secondary student with an interest in history, arts and recreation

If you possess the required qualifications, knowledge and skills, as well as, meets all the eligibility criteria, please send your résumé and cover letter, quoting bulletin # B025 in confidence to:

Human Resources Division, Township of Langley

20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley, BC  V2Y 3J1

Fax #: 604.533.6129

These positions are defined by the Township of Langley as positions of trust (Child Safety) and require a criminal record check.

The closing date for this competition is by 4:30pm Friday, May 20, 2011. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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The Langley Centennial Museum & NEC is a community museum located in Fort Langley, British Columbia.  More information is available at www.langleymuseum.org<http://www.langleymuseum.org/>

9135 King Street, Fort Langley, BC

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