Historical Interpreter

Organization

City of Toronto Museums and Heritage Services - multiple sites

Job Type

Part-time

Language Required

English

Location

Toronto, ON

Application Deadline

23/08/2019

Job Start Date

Autumn 2019

Date Posted

13/08/2018

Email

See museum specific contacts within posting

Website

https://www.brainhunter.com/frontoffice/seekerJobDetailAction.do?sitecode=pl704&jobId=2330236&page=search

Salary

$22.54/hour

Job Description

Historical Interpreter Positions for City of Toronto Museums and Heritage Services

Do you love sharing stories and speaking in front of groups? Do you love community engagement, performing or working with your hands? You could be a Historical Interpreter at the City of Toronto Museums!

Historical Interpreters create experiences at the City of Toronto Museums. They design and deliver unique, interactive and creative programming that tells the many and diverse stories of Toronto and its peoples.

Historic Interpreters bring rich and diverse knowledge and experiences to our museums. They use performance, education, artistic, artisan and community engagement skills to create the best possible experiences for the public. Their energy and enthusiasm are the public face of Toronto’s museums.

Job Type: Part Time
Salary Rate: $22.54

Number of Positions Open: 14

Posting Date: August 9, 2019
Expiry Date: August 23, 2019

Applications must be made on-line at:
https://www.brainhunter.com/frontoffice/seekerJobDetailAction.do?sitecode=pl704&jobId=2330236&page=search

Job Description

Hours of Work:
Part time hours as scheduled. Includes weekends, evenings and holidays.
Museum staff schedules vary throughout the year based on our programming – the high season for museum programming is May to December.

Important: In order to be considered, you must specify your preferred location.

Locations:
Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Road = 2 Vacancies
Scarborough Museums, 1007 Brimley Road = 2 Vacancies
Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas Street = 2 Vacancies
Colborne Lodge, 11 Colborne Lodge Drive = 2 Vacancies
Mackenzie House, 82 Bond Street = 2 Vacancies
Gibson House, 5172 Yonge Street = 2 Vacancies
Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Road = 2 Vacancies

Job Summary: To deliver museum programs and services and to assist in the research, development and implementation of museum programs.

Responsibilities:
• Delivers museum programs and services and assists in the research, development and implementation of museum programs.
• Assists in development and implementation of elements historical and educational interpretive programs for school groups, community groups, and the general public, both on-site and in the community.
• Contributes to the development of special events, exhibits, research projects and community initiatives.
• Assists in the marketing of the site and its programs.
• Leads hands-on programs for a range of audiences including school groups, adults and children.
• Provides interpretation of a variety of historical activities to client groups and the general public.
• Conducts group and individual interpretive tours.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
• Supports museum programs (i.e. opening, closing, set-up, clean-up, reception, retail and general customer service).
• Participates in volunteer training and supervision.
• Assists with the security, maintenance and preservation of the site and collection.
• Promotes site programs at community events.
• Provides site security related to program needs.

Qualifications:
• University degree in History, Education, Theatre, Arts, Museum Studies, Indigenous Studies, Environmental Studies or approved equivalent.
• Demonstrated communication and public relations skills.
• Sound knowledge of discipline of Canadian history appropriate to site interpretation.
• Knowledgeable about education theory, interpretive technique, participant engagement approaches and their application.
• Knowledge and experience related to program delivery such as: theatre, environmental studies, food, living history, artisan skills, music, arts programming, camp, community engagement.
• Experience in museum program delivery and interpretation.
• Experience in related disciplines such as theatre, arts programming, community engagement, education, children’s and youth environments.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing at all organizational levels with the general public.
• Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
• Standard First Aid/CPR Certification required.
• A Police Reference Check will be required as a condition of employment for this position.
• Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions.

Contacts for additional information:
Scarborough Museums, contact Elaine Kemp at 416-397-7632 or Elaine.Kemp@toronto.ca
Colborne Lodge, contact Jane French at 416-392- 1457 or Jane.French@toronto.ca
Gibson House, contact Elizabeth Nelson-Raffaele at 416 395-7432 or Elizabeth.Nelson-Raffaele@toronto.ca
Todmorden Mills, contact Ulana Baluk at 416-396-2820 or Ulana.Baluk@toronto.ca
Mackenzie House, contact Nancy Reynolds at 416-392-6915 or Nancy.Reynolds@toronto.ca
Montgomery's Inn, contact Alexandra Kim at 416-394-8112 or Alexandra.Kim@toronto.ca
Spadina Museum, contact Karen Edwards at 416-392-6910 x303 or Karen.Edwards@toronto.ca

Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce reflecting the residents we serve and promoting diversity at all levels in a dynamic and inclusive environment. We provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the City of Toronto’s Accommodation Policy. You can request accommodation related to the protected grounds at any stage of the City’s hiring process, i.e., application, assessment and placement.
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process and require accommodation for the assessment, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide verifiable supporting information, such as medical or other documentation depending upon the type of Code-protected accommodation, to Human Resources to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to you throughout the hiring process. The City treats all accommodation requests confidentially. Please see the City’s Accommodation Policy and Accommodation Procedures, which includes an Accommodation Request Form, for more information.

Employment Equity
The City of Toronto is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.
The City of Toronto strives to build an inclusive society and providing an accessible environment in which all individuals have access to the City’s services and programs in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.
Read our Aboriginal Employment Strategy for more information on how the City of Toronto is committed to implementing employment practices that ensure that employment opportunities are accessible to Aboriginal people.

Applications must be made on-line at:
https://www.brainhunter.com/frontoffice/seekerJobDetailAction.do?sitecode=pl704&jobId=2330236&page=search