Day Camp Coordinator
Organization
McCord Stewart Museum
Job Type
Summer, student
Language Required
English, French Bilingual
Location
Montreal
Application Deadline
13-04-2020
Job Start Date
N/A
Date Posted
24-03-2020
Email
rh.mccord@mccord-stewart.ca
Website
https://www.musee-mccord.qc.ca/fr/emplois-et-stages/
Salary
19,50$
Job Description
We are recruiting a Day Camp Coordinator
Temporary summer student employment*
Reference #202011E
For the last several years, the McCord has offered a perfect mix of history and fun with its day camp. The Museum presents two themes inspired by the richness of its collections and in line with current exhibitions, for 2020, the themes are: Laughing together and The beauty in me.
The Education Department wishes to hire a student who knows how to enthusiastically and interestingly communicate the presented themes to the young campers in order to offer them an exciting discovery of the Museum and its exhibitions in a bilingual environment. The incumbent will be in charge of coordinating the day camp and daycare activities in order to maintain the quality of services.
Reporting to the Head, Education, Community Engagement and Cultural Programs, the Coordinator will have the following responsibilities:
• Participate in the elaboration and coordination of proposed workshops;
• Plan and implement the training sessions of the camp counselors;
• Coordinate the logistics of groups of children at the day camp;
• Liaise with parents about enrollment, child health, expectations and concerns that may arise;
• Monitor feedback for the evaluation of the two programs;
• Ensure that quality standards are observed in services offered;
• When required, give tours and workshops for children at the day camp;
• Supervise, in collaboration with the Project managers, Education, Community Engagement and Cultural Programs, the work of camp counselor and day care staff.
Employment conditions:
• Temporary summer student employment; 35 hours per week, for 13 weeks;
• Compensation of $19,50 per hour; employment starting in June (starting date will be confirmed);
• Candidates must be eligible for Canada Summer Jobs and Young Canada Works programs for heritage establishments.
Qualifications and Profile Required:
• University degree in relevant field (history, art, archeology, museology, education) or current enrolment in a related university degree program;
• 2 years relevant experience or as a day camp counselor;
• Dynamism, sense of responsibility, organizational ability, resourcefulness, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to mobilize a team;
• Effective communication, including ability to make content accessible to different public;
• Fluency in both English and French;
• Polished appearance; professional and respectful attitude;
• Good historical knowledge of Montreal, Quebec and Canada;
• An inclination for art could be an asset.
Applications for the position will be accepted until, April 13, 2020. Ref. #202011E 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: rh.mccord@mccord-stewart.ca