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Job Description:
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Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc. (WMMI) is a unique 19th century grist and flour mill that has been in operation since 1860. Located at the heart of Manotick, on the shores of the Rideau River, it is the only working industrial heritage site in the Ottawa region.
Position: Children’s Programming Assistant
Location: Watson’s Mill, 5525 Dickinson Street, Manotick, Ontario
Salary: $15.00/hour
Duration: Up to 16 weeks; anticipated start date 14 May 2019
Hours of Work: 9:00am to 5:00pm; 35 hours per week; including frequent evenings and weekends
Languages of Work: English; oral ability in French an asset
Open to: Students (17 – 30 years old) who are currently completing a semester of full-time studies and who intend to return to full-time studies in the fall of 2019. Candidates should have experience working with children through past employment or volunteer opportunities. Minimum 1-year post-secondary education required.
-Police record check is required
-First Aid Certification an required (training provided by WMMI if needed)
-Valid Ontario Driver’s License and personal transportation an asset
Duties include:
-Coordinating, developing, and delivering our popular Leaders in Training program and our Mini-Wheats Summer Day Camp
Includes:
- The production and distribution of promotional materials
-Co-coordinating participant registration
-Program and site preparation
-Leading group tours, and delivering educational and outreach programs to public of all ages & cultural backgrounds
-Greeting guests & taking ownership of visitor experience
-Assisting in basic housekeeping and maintenance of site
Potential candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills; will be enthusiastic & creative, have excellent communication & organizational skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, be capable of working in a team (including co-workers & volunteers) with minimal supervision, and have a great sense of humour! Previous working or volunteer experience in an educational child-oriented setting is required. This position wears period costume on occasion.
Interest in regional history, historic buildings, traditional machinery, and/or community development is an asset.
Complementary fields of study are Education, Museum Studies, Tourism, or Recreation.
Interested parties should send their cover letter and resume by 5:00pm on 7 April 2019 to:
Ms. Elaine Eagen
Programming and Visitor Experience Manager
Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc.
programs@watsonsmill.com
Candidates should register with Young Canada Works at https://young-canada-works.canada.ca/Account/Register.
Call backs for interviews will be conducted 8 April 2019.
WMMI thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All positions are subject to funding availability. WMMI is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages men and women, including those of visible minorities or disabilities, to apply. Please be aware that Watson’s Mill is not fully wheelchair accessible and is not easily accessible by public transit.
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