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Job Description:
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The Stewart Museum is seeking a Part-time Interpreter
Reporting to the Coordinator, Education and Group Reservations, the Guide presents a variety of educational, community, cultural activities highlighting the Stewart Museum’s collections and the heritage of the Museum’s site. Created with current exhibitions in mind, educational and cultural programs focus on a varied clientele: school groups, day camps, special interest groups, families, tourists, community groups etc.
Responsibilities • Present educational programs to visitor groups by interpreting and presenting exhibitions (permanent and temporary) and educational workshops; • Be completely familiar with the Museum’s current exhibitions, educational programs and participative approach, through training sessions and educational materials provided by the Museum’s Education, Community and Cultural Services; • Assure the correct behaviour of visitors within the exhibition areas; • Assist in the creation and maintenance of pedagogic materials used in the presentation of interpretive activities; keep the Coordinator aware of any damage, wear or repair needs in the educational materials; prepare installations and materials required for activities; • Complete various reports for the Service; • Participate in the general upkeep of the Interpretation team's locale. In order to maintain the quality of services offered to the public, the Guide is expected to: • Attend training sessions on various topics related to Museum programs; • Become informed on various visitor profiles to better address each audience; • Be completely familiar with the Museum’s current exhibitions; • Master a variety of interpretation techniques included participatory approaches; • Vary group presentation techniques according to specific clienteles.
Work Conditions • Part-time unionized position with on-call flexible hours on weekdays and weekends; • Starting salary: $19.32 per hour; • Starting date: beginning of September 2019.
Qualifications and Skills • Fluency in both English and French; knowledge of a third language would be an asset; • Cegep diploma in relevant field (Social Studies, History, Education, Museum Studies); • Knowledge of Canadian history and sociocultural issues; • Sensitivity to cultural diversity; • Engaging presence and excellent communication skills; • Interest in working with all age groups, including children; • Creativity, imagination, and dynamism; willingness to learn; • Punctuality, strong sense of responsibility and team spirit.
Applications for the position will be accepted until August 19, 2019 (Ref.: #201926E). Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by email. Please provide: 1) Letter of intent 2) Curriculum vitae Forward to the Human Resources Department by e-mail: emplois@mccord-stewart.ca
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