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Join Our Team as a Heritage Interpreter!
Are you passionate about history and culture? Do you enjoy sharing stories and engaging with the community? The Middleton Railway Museum Society is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Heritage Interpreters. This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant heritage environment while making a meaningful impact!
About the Role
As a Heritage Interpreter, you will play a crucial role in preserving and promoting our rich cultural heritage. This seasonal position offers 35 hours of work per week, where you will engage with visitors, conduct guided tours, and assist in the care and management of our valuable artifacts.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the research, handling, and storage of artifacts.
- Classify and assign registration numbers to artifacts while supervising inventory control.
- Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions, and historical sites, answering inquiries and providing information.
- Protect and care for cultural artifacts and collections during exhibitions, in transit, and in storage.
Who We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should have:
- A secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
- Experience in a related field is an asset.
- Full-time enrollment as a student.
Work Environment
This position is set in a rural area, within a heritage/historical site, interpretive centre, and museum. You will need to be comfortable with a combination of sitting, standing, and walking, and possess a keen attention to detail.
Personal Qualities
We value individuals who are:
- Client-focused and dependable.
- Possess efficient interpersonal skills and excellent oral communication.
- Proactive, organized, and a team player.
Benefits of Joining Us
- Competitive salary of $17.50 per hour.
- Free parking available.
- On-site amenities and team-building opportunities.
Inclusivity and Support
The Middleton Railway Museum Society is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We provide:
- Physical and visual accessibility accommodations.
- Support for newcomers and refugees, including access to community resources and skills training.
- Mentorship and networking opportunities for youth, Indigenous people, and visible minorities.
Security and Safety
Basic security clearance is required for this position.
Screening Questions
As part of the application process, candidates will be asked the following:
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- What is your current field of study?
- What is your current level of study?
If you are excited about sharing history and culture with others, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dedicated team at the Middleton Railway Museum Society!
Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.