museum interpreter

Debert Military Museum; Debert; On-site; CAD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant institution dedicated to preserving history and culture. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with artifacts, conduct tours, and educate visitors about historical significance. You'll be part of a dynamic team, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to the community's understanding of its heritage. Ideal for students looking to immerse themselves in a supportive environment that values initiative and teamwork. With flexible work conditions and the chance to develop interpersonal skills, this position is perfect for those passionate about history and education.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Full-time enrollment in a relevant program is required.
• Will train, no prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching, handling, and storing artifacts.
• Conduct guided tours and provide information to visitors.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Judgment

Team player

Education

Full time enrollment in a relevant program

Job description

• Assist in the research, handling and storage of artifacts
• Classify and assign registration numbers to artifacts and supervise inventory control
• Conduct guided tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information

Student status

• Full time enrollment

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Experience

• Will train

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment