[BCMA] Job Posting - Nikkei National Museum - Matsuri Festival Assistant (summer position)

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 Job Posting Matsuri Festival Assistant Nikkei National Museum & Cultural
Centre

6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby BC

604 777-7000

Period of employment:  May 11 – August 28, 2015 (16 weeks)

Hours:                                   9:30 am – 5pm Tuesday to Saturday
or (Wednesday to Sunday as required)

Salary:                                   $13.50 per hour



The mission of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) is
to honour,
preserve, and share Japanese Canadian history and culture for a better
Canada*.*


Job description:

The Matsuri Festival Assistant, under direction from the Nikkei Centre
staff, will assist with all aspects of planning and implementation of the
Nikkei Matsuri, a 2-day Japanese cultural festival which will take place on
Sept 5 and 6, 2015. This includes assisting with event planning and
production of public programs, including communications, social media,
volunteer coordination and on site activities.



The Assistant must be organized and detailed oriented and will perform
other related duties as required. . The Assistant will acquire skills in
public service, community outreach, special event coordination, community
program development, marketing and social media, database software, and
research procedures.  The setting will provide experience in cultural
diversity, working as a team, working collaboratively with other programs
and activities, and the importance of preserving history for future
generations.   Occasional evening and weekends required.


Skills required

Student in the field of education, communications, marketing, history,
anthropology, asian studies

Must be a current student between the ages of 16 and 30 and intend to
return to your studies in the fall.

Good level of computer literacy including spreadsheets, database software,
email.

Efficient on the computer

Efficient with social media, web knowledge would be an asset

Fluent in English, Japanese language would be an asset

Knowledge of Canadian History/Japanese Canadian History an asset

Must be a Canadian citizen

Drivers license would be an asset

Candidates will be chosen on the basis of their skill level and ability,
therefore we welcome all applicants regardless of race, gender or
disability.


Applications

Please forward applications with resume by email to:

Sherri Kajiwara

skajiwara at nikkeiplace.org

Applications will be accepted until April 13th.

POSITION IS DEPENDENT ON GRANT FUNDING

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

-- 

Beth Carter
Director | Curator
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, BC V5E 4M7
*T* 604.777.7000 ext 112* F* 604.777.7001
nikkeiplace.org

*Magic Hour <http://centre.nikkeiplace.org/magic-hour/> - January 17 -
April 5, 2015 *
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