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Job Description:
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POSITION Guide/Interpreter (Summer Student Position)
WAGE $11.00 plus Vacation pay
DURATION May 28 to August 31st, 2018 (13 Weeks)
COMPANY Admiral Digby Library & Historical Society / Admiral Digby Museum
Eligible candidates must be a current student intending to return to school in the fall. A letter of intent from a recognized University or Community College is required for post-secondary students and High School graduates.
KEY SKILLS Interpretation & Organizational Skills Customer Service Skills Some Research Skills Computer Skills Works well with others & takes directions well CPR/First Aid Personable and Professionalism Skills Public Relations Skills (including Organization Skills, Phone Communication, Time & Task Management)
DUTIES Interpret accurate and engaging historical information while conducting guided tours to visitors; Assist with Annual Summer Festivals Assist with Outreach programs and activities; Monitor visitors’ activities in order to ensure compliance with the Museum regulations and safety practices; Assist with Gift Shop sales and inventory; Assist with Collections Database entries.
JOB DESCRIPTION Communicate with the museum visitors’ history, method, options. Communicate with museum visitors the price structure and donations opportunities. Interpret to museum visitors the function and importance of local history. Be engaging and create excitement about local history and summer programs. Assist with annual summer festivals (may require costumes & acting). Assist with outreach programs, projects & activities including Canada150 events, to strengthen museum attendance; Monitor visitors’ activities in order to ensure compliance with Museum Regulations and Workplace Safety requirements. Assist with gift Shop sales, inventory and display. Data entry into Collections database including external provincial collections.
HEALTH & SAFETY PRACTICES Proper Health & Safety practices as covered in our in-house training session. We also review the “Are You in Danger” brochure. Copies of this brochure are handed out at our training session.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment The Admiral Digby Museum will consider all eligible and qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, Aboriginal status, nationality, age, or any other factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process will also be available upon request.
To apply, please send your resume to admuseum@ns.sympatico.ca To apply in person, please visit us at 95 Montague Row, Digby, Nova Scotia, B0V 1A0
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