[BCMA] Theatrical Interpreter Job Posting North Vancouver

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JOB POSTING:  THEATRICAL INTERPRETERS
Waterfront Productions Program 2013
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 North Vancouver's Burrard Dry Dock Pier, the Shipbuilders' Square, Lynn Canyon Park and around the North Vancouver community during the summer of 2013.  This season will build upon previous successful initiatives using costumed interpretation to bring history to life.

Each Theatrical Interpreter will be responsible for researching, presenting and promoting the history of the old shipyard (Burrard Dry Dock), the modern port, early mountaineers and forestry to North Vancouverites and visitors.  Primary activities include costumed interpretation of the sites and historic characters, and the presentation of interpretative programs for families.

Specific Duties:
*             to present costumed interpretation (Waterfront Productions) from and around the historic North Vancouver waterfront, the Shipbuilders' Square, Lynn Canyon Park and popular community venues;
*             to research and organize the production of necessary historical costumes or "props";
*             to learn scripts and interpretative programs;
*             to present a busker-style bicycle-driven cart of interpretative tools that will inform and entertain visitors;
*             to promote the theatrical interpretation programs;
*             to establish working relationships with community partners;
*             to set up and take down displays;
*             to compile a reference binder of the summer's activities for use by future theatrical interpreters;
*             to compile statistics and process feedback/response mechanisms;
*             to demonstrate enthusiastic interest and appreciation of North Vancouver history.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
*             fluent in English; able to understand and interact with the public; some knowledge of French;
*             experience presenting and performing before live audiences;
*             experience researching, writing and organizing presentations;
*             demonstrated interest in history;
*             demonstrated ability to work independently and to work effectively in office environment;
*             demonstrated ability to positively represent a public organization to the community;
*             demonstrated ability to work effectively with community organizations and their representatives;
*             demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service;
*             energetic, outgoing personality and creativity;
*             ability to operate bicycle-driven cart and to lift 50 lbs. (22kg);
*             good computer skills (keyboarding, MS Office, social media and internet);
*             valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence; and
*             strong organizational and communication skills.

Work Sites:  Various locations in North Vancouver, including The Pier (foot of Lonsdale Avenue), the Community History Centre (3203 Institute Road) and Lynn Canyon Park.
Term of Employment:  June 3 to September 1, 2013
Work Week:  35 hours (5x7hr-days) - will include weekends and statutory holidays.  Some evening work required.
Wages: $18.18 plus 4% vacation pay
Application Deadline:  4:00pm PDT - May 1st, 2013

This position is funded, in part, via the Young Canada Works in Heritage Institutions program of the Department of Canadian Heritage, administered by the Canadian Museums Association. Position is subject to receipt of funding.
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 for particulars.

Please apply in writing to Jan Manaton, Administrative Services Manager, North Vancouver Museum and Archives by email with SUBJECT LINE stating APPLICANT'S NAME and THEATRICAL INTERPRETER  to nvmac at dnv.org or by mail to 3203 Institute Road, North Vancouver, B.C. V7K 3E5.   We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

THE NORTH VANCOUVER MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.


Shirley Sutherland, Assistant Director
North Vancouver Museum & Archives
Community History Centre - 3203 Institute Road
North Vancouver, BC  V7K 3E5
T: 604.990.3700 ext 8003  F: 604.987.5688
E: sutherlands at dnv.org<mailto:sutherlands at dnv.org>
nvma.ca<http://www.northvanmuseum.ca/>

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